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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.27, 11,826.26 and 7,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.27, 11,826.26 and 7,099.64 is: 10,696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.27 : 11,826.26 = 7,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.27/11,826.26 = 7,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.27x = 11,826.26 × 7,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.27x = 83,962,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962,183.18/7,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,696.82

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