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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.38, 10,834.97 and 4,314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.38, 10,834.97 and 4,314.65 is: 5,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.38 : 10,834.97 = 4,314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.38/10,834.97 = 4,314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.38x = 10,834.97 × 4,314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.38x = 46,749,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749,081.74/7,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.25

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