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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.59, 10,877.13 and 4,525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.59, 10,877.13 and 4,525.35 is: 6,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.59 : 10,877.13 = 4,525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.59/10,877.13 = 4,525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.59x = 10,877.13 × 4,525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.59x = 49,222,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,222,820.25/7,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.29

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