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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.59, 10,864.26 and 4,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.59, 10,864.26 and 4,335.72 is: 5,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.59 : 10,864.26 = 4,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.59/10,864.26 = 4,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.59x = 10,864.26 × 4,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.59x = 47,104,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104,389.37/7,872.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.34

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