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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,877.84, 10,871.67 and 4,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,877.84, 10,871.67 and 4,341.18 is: 5,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,877.84 : 10,871.67 = 4,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,877.84/10,871.67 = 4,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,877.84x = 10,871.67 × 4,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,877.84x = 47,195,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195,876.37/7,877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.97

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