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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.67, 10,821.57 and 4,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.67, 10,821.57 and 4,305 is: 5,940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.67 : 10,821.57 = 4,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.67/10,821.57 = 4,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.67x = 10,821.57 × 4,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.67x = 46,586,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586,858.85/7,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.94

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