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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.91, 10,855.16 and 4,281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.91, 10,855.16 and 4,281.10 is: 5,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.91 : 10,855.16 = 4,281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.91/10,855.16 = 4,281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.91x = 10,855.16 × 4,281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.91x = 46,472,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472,004.07/7,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.03

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