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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.27, 10,867.87 and 4,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.27, 10,867.87 and 4,338.49 is: 5,987.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.27 : 10,867.87 = 4,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.27/10,867.87 = 4,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.27x = 10,867.87 × 4,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.27x = 47,150,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,123.62/7,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.11

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