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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.76, 10,832.82 and 4,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.76, 10,832.82 and 4,312.76 is: 5,951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.76 : 10,832.82 = 4,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.76/10,832.82 = 4,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.76x = 10,832.82 × 4,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.76x = 46,719,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,352.78/7,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.69

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