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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.58, 10,833.27 and 4,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.58, 10,833.27 and 4,313.06 is: 5,952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.58 : 10,833.27 = 4,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.58/10,833.27 = 4,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.58x = 10,833.27 × 4,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.58x = 46,724,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724,543.51/7,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.49

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