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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.29, 10,867.97 and 4,338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.29, 10,867.97 and 4,338.65 is: 5,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.29 : 10,867.97 = 4,338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.29/10,867.97 = 4,338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.29x = 10,867.97 × 4,338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.29x = 47,152,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152,318.04/7,875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.38

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