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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.52, 11,789.42 and 7,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.52, 11,789.42 and 7,074.30 is: 10,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.52 : 11,789.42 = 7,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.52/11,789.42 = 7,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.52x = 11,789.42 × 7,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.52x = 83,401,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401,858.53/7,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.93

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