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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.62, 10,827.67 and 4,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.62, 10,827.67 and 4,660.75 is: 6,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.62 : 10,827.67 = 4,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.62/10,827.67 = 4,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.62x = 10,827.67 × 4,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.62x = 50,465,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465,062.95/7,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.98

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