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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.83, 10,832.73 and 4,492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.83, 10,832.73 and 4,492.63 is: 6,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.83 : 10,832.73 = 4,492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.83/10,832.73 = 4,492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.83x = 10,832.73 × 4,492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.83x = 48,667,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,667,393.62/7,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.80

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