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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.83, 10,845.41 and 4,322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.83, 10,845.41 and 4,322.27 is: 5,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.83 : 10,845.41 = 4,322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.83/10,845.41 = 4,322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.83x = 10,845.41 × 4,322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.83x = 46,876,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,787.53/7,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.86

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