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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.29, 10,846.96 and 4,323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.29, 10,846.96 and 4,323.49 is: 5,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.29 : 10,846.96 = 4,323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.29/10,846.96 = 4,323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.29x = 10,846.96 × 4,323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.29x = 46,896,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,896,770.50/7,860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.29

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