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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.67, 10,862.78 and 4,335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.67, 10,862.78 and 4,335.21 is: 5,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.67 : 10,862.78 = 4,335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.67/10,862.78 = 4,335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.67x = 10,862.78 × 4,335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.67x = 47,092,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,410.81/7,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.52

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