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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.46, 10,858.50 and 4,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.46, 10,858.50 and 4,331.88 is: 5,978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.46 : 10,858.50 = 4,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.46/10,858.50 = 4,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.46x = 10,858.50 × 4,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.46x = 47,037,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,718.98/7,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.01

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