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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.91, 10,836.77 and 4,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.91, 10,836.77 and 4,315.91 is: 5,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.91 : 10,836.77 = 4,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.91/10,836.77 = 4,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.91x = 10,836.77 × 4,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.91x = 46,770,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770,448.25/7,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.81

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