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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.59, 10,876.09 and 4,344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.59, 10,876.09 and 4,344.81 is: 5,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.59 : 10,876.09 = 4,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.59/10,876.09 = 4,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.59x = 10,876.09 × 4,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.59x = 47,254,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,501.09/7,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.56

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