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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.59, 10,835.21 and 4,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.59, 10,835.21 and 4,314.81 is: 5,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.59 : 10,835.21 = 4,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.59/10,835.21 = 4,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.59x = 10,835.21 × 4,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.59x = 46,751,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751,850.89/7,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.44

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