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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.76, 10,831.44 and 4,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.76, 10,831.44 and 4,311.76 is: 5,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.76 : 10,831.44 = 4,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.76/10,831.44 = 4,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.76x = 10,831.44 × 4,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.76x = 46,702,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702,569.73/7,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.31

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