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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,877.98, 10,871.60 and 4,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,877.98, 10,871.60 and 4,341.25 is: 5,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,877.98 : 10,871.60 = 4,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,877.98/10,871.60 = 4,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,877.98x = 10,871.60 × 4,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,877.98x = 47,196,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,333.50/7,877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.92

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