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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,862.61, 10,851.80 and 4,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,862.61, 10,851.80 and 4,719 is: 6,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,862.61 : 10,851.80 = 4,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,862.61/10,851.80 = 4,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,862.61x = 10,851.80 × 4,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,862.61x = 51,209,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209,620.61/7,862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.06

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