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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.16, 10,878.81 and 4,346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.16, 10,878.81 and 4,346.31 is: 5,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.16 : 10,878.81 = 4,346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.16/10,878.81 = 4,346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.16x = 10,878.81 × 4,346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.16x = 47,282,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,680.69/7,883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.93

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