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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.68, 10,832.85 and 4,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.68, 10,832.85 and 4,705.26 is: 6,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.68 : 10,832.85 = 4,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.68/10,832.85 = 4,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.68x = 10,832.85 × 4,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.68x = 50,971,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,971,375.79/7,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.43

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