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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.89, 10,878.33 and 4,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.89, 10,878.33 and 4,346.02 is: 5,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.89 : 10,878.33 = 4,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.89/10,878.33 = 4,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.89x = 10,878.33 × 4,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.89x = 47,277,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,277,439.75/7,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.48

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