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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.03, 10,845.96 and 7,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.03, 10,845.96 and 7,182.29 is: 9,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.03 : 10,845.96 = 7,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.03/10,845.96 = 7,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.03x = 10,845.96 × 7,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.03x = 77,898,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,898,830.05/7,865.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.45

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