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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.06, 10,867.48 and 4,338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.06, 10,867.48 and 4,338.19 is: 5,986.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.06 : 10,867.48 = 4,338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.06/10,867.48 = 4,338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.06x = 10,867.48 × 4,338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.06x = 47,145,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145,220.20/7,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.65

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