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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.67, 10,879.50 and 4,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.67, 10,879.50 and 4,346.79 is: 5,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.67 : 10,879.50 = 4,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.67/10,879.50 = 4,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.67x = 10,879.50 × 4,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.67x = 47,290,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290,901.81/7,883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.59

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