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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.79, 10,835.67 and 4,315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.79, 10,835.67 and 4,315.33 is: 5,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.79 : 10,835.67 = 4,315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.79/10,835.67 = 4,315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.79x = 10,835.67 × 4,315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.79x = 46,759,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,491.82/7,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.27

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