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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.02, 10,878.51 and 4,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.02, 10,878.51 and 4,346.20 is: 5,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.02 : 10,878.51 = 4,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.02/10,878.51 = 4,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.02x = 10,878.51 × 4,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.02x = 47,280,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280,180.16/7,883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.72

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