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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.60, 10,832.60 and 4,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.60, 10,832.60 and 4,313 is: 5,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.60 : 10,832.60 = 4,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.60/10,832.60 = 4,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.60x = 10,832.60 × 4,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.60x = 46,721,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,003.80/7,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.02

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