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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.91, 10,878.88 and 4,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.91, 10,878.88 and 4,525.73 is: 6,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.91 : 10,878.88 = 4,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.91/10,878.88 = 4,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.91x = 10,878.88 × 4,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.91x = 49,234,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,873.58/7,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.77

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