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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.99, 10,868.89 and 4,339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.99, 10,868.89 and 4,339.19 is: 5,988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.99 : 10,868.89 = 4,339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.99/10,868.89 = 4,339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.99x = 10,868.89 × 4,339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.99x = 47,162,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162,178.80/7,875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.10

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