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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.50, 10,867.86 and 4,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.50, 10,867.86 and 4,338.50 is: 5,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.50 : 10,867.86 = 4,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.50/10,867.86 = 4,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.50x = 10,867.86 × 4,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.50x = 47,150,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,156.27/7,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.95

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