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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.95, 10,835.64 and 4,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.95, 10,835.64 and 4,266.89 is: 5,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.95 : 10,835.64 = 4,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.95/10,835.64 = 4,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.95x = 10,835.64 × 4,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.95x = 46,234,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,483.96/7,851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.28

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