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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,866.48, 10,855.98 and 4,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,866.48, 10,855.98 and 4,329.92 is: 5,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,866.48 : 10,855.98 = 4,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,866.48/10,855.98 = 4,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,866.48x = 10,855.98 × 4,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,866.48x = 47,005,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,524.92/7,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.42

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