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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.91, 10,835.58 and 4,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.91, 10,835.58 and 4,315.09 is: 5,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.91 : 10,835.58 = 4,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.91/10,835.58 = 4,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.91x = 10,835.58 × 4,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.91x = 46,756,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,502.90/7,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.79

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