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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,878.69, 10,872.18 and 4,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,878.69, 10,872.18 and 4,341.24 is: 5,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,878.69 : 10,872.18 = 4,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,878.69/10,872.18 = 4,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,878.69x = 10,872.18 × 4,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,878.69x = 47,198,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198,742.70/7,878.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.68

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