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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,870.07, 10,860.68 and 4,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,870.07, 10,860.68 and 4,333.28 is: 5,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870.07 : 10,860.68 = 4,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870.07/10,860.68 = 4,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870.07x = 10,860.68 × 4,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870.07x = 47,062,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,291.46/7,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.91

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