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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,886.89, 10,883.41 and 4,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,886.89, 10,883.41 and 4,350.13 is: 6,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886.89 : 10,883.41 = 4,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886.89/10,883.41 = 4,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886.89x = 10,883.41 × 4,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886.89x = 47,344,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344,248.34/7,886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.90

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