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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.83, 10,823.59 and 5,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.83, 10,823.59 and 5,011.76 is: 6,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.83 : 10,823.59 = 5,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.83/10,823.59 = 5,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.83x = 10,823.59 × 5,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.83x = 54,245,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,245,168.77/7,845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.89

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