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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.63, 10,879.48 and 4,346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.63, 10,879.48 and 4,346.97 is: 5,998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.63 : 10,879.48 = 4,346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.63/10,879.48 = 4,346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.63x = 10,879.48 × 4,346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.63x = 47,292,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292,737.81/7,883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.85

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