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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,877.91, 10,871.55 and 4,341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,877.91, 10,871.55 and 4,341.05 is: 5,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,877.91 : 10,871.55 = 4,341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,877.91/10,871.55 = 4,341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,877.91x = 10,871.55 × 4,341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,877.91x = 47,193,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,887.77/7,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.66

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