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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.49, 10,862.47 and 4,514.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.49, 10,862.47 and 4,514.09 is: 6,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.49 : 10,862.47 = 4,514.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.49/10,862.47 = 4,514.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.49x = 10,862.47 × 4,514.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.49x = 49,034,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,034,188.66/7,871.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.34

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