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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,862.45, 10,848.26 and 4,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,862.45, 10,848.26 and 4,990.13 is: 6,885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,862.45 : 10,848.26 = 4,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,862.45/10,848.26 = 4,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,862.45x = 10,848.26 × 4,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,862.45x = 54,134,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,134,148.48/7,862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.15

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