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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.69, 10,845.93 and 4,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.69, 10,845.93 and 4,986.86 is: 6,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.69 : 10,845.93 = 4,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.69/10,845.93 = 4,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.69x = 10,845.93 × 4,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.69x = 54,087,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087,080.25/7,856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.21

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