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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.65, 10,832.46 and 4,705.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.65, 10,832.46 and 4,705.83 is: 6,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.65 : 10,832.46 = 4,705.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.65/10,832.46 = 4,705.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.65x = 10,832.46 × 4,705.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.65x = 50,975,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,975,715.24/7,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.01

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