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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,851.97, 10,835.94 and 4,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,851.97, 10,835.94 and 4,315.42 is: 5,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,851.97 : 10,835.94 = 4,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,851.97/10,835.94 = 4,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,851.97x = 10,835.94 × 4,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,851.97x = 46,761,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,632.19/7,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.40

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