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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.88, 10,833.79 and 4,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.88, 10,833.79 and 4,537.88 is: 6,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.88 : 10,833.79 = 4,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.88/10,833.79 = 4,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.88x = 10,833.79 × 4,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.88x = 49,162,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,438.97/7,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.83

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