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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,877.81, 10,871.39 and 4,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,877.81, 10,871.39 and 4,341.13 is: 5,990.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,877.81 : 10,871.39 = 4,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,877.81/10,871.39 = 4,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,877.81x = 10,871.39 × 4,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,877.81x = 47,194,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,100.95/7,877.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.76

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