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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,881.79, 10,876.90 and 4,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,881.79, 10,876.90 and 4,344.92 is: 5,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,881.79 : 10,876.90 = 4,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,881.79/10,876.90 = 4,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,881.79x = 10,876.90 × 4,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,881.79x = 47,259,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259,249.49/7,881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.01

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