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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.76, 10,859.03 and 4,332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.76, 10,859.03 and 4,332.03 is: 5,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.76 : 10,859.03 = 4,332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.76/10,859.03 = 4,332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.76x = 10,859.03 × 4,332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.76x = 47,041,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041,643.73/7,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.28

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