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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.50, 10,867.91 and 4,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.50, 10,867.91 and 4,731.08 is: 6,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.50 : 10,867.91 = 4,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.50/10,867.91 = 4,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.50x = 10,867.91 × 4,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.50x = 51,416,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416,873.65/7,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.72

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