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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.59, 10,835.88 and 4,665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.59, 10,835.88 and 4,665.86 is: 6,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.59 : 10,835.88 = 4,665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.59/10,835.88 = 4,665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.59x = 10,835.88 × 4,665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.59x = 50,558,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558,699.06/7,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.29

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