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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.41, 10,867.91 and 4,338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.41, 10,867.91 and 4,338.54 is: 5,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.41 : 10,867.91 = 4,338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.41/10,867.91 = 4,338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.41x = 10,867.91 × 4,338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.41x = 47,150,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,840.56/7,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.10

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