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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.29, 10,863.67 and 4,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.29, 10,863.67 and 4,335.42 is: 5,982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.29 : 10,863.67 = 4,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.29/10,863.67 = 4,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.29x = 10,863.67 × 4,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.29x = 47,098,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098,550.51/7,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.83

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