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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.76, 10,835.50 and 4,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.76, 10,835.50 and 4,266.73 is: 5,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.76 : 10,835.50 = 4,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.76/10,835.50 = 4,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.76x = 10,835.50 × 4,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.76x = 46,232,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232,152.92/7,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.13

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