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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.91, 10,857.72 and 4,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.91, 10,857.72 and 4,331.10 is: 5,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.91 : 10,857.72 = 4,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.91/10,857.72 = 4,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.91x = 10,857.72 × 4,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.91x = 47,025,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025,795.15/7,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.91

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