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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,883.73, 10,879.52 and 4,526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,883.73, 10,879.52 and 4,526.91 is: 6,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,883.73 : 10,879.52 = 4,526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,883.73/10,879.52 = 4,526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,883.73x = 10,879.52 × 4,526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,883.73x = 49,250,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250,585.25/7,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.12

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