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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.68, 10,832.94 and 4,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.68, 10,832.94 and 4,867.08 is: 6,716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.68 : 10,832.94 = 4,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.68/10,832.94 = 4,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.68x = 10,832.94 × 4,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.68x = 52,724,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724,785.62/7,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.81

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