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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902.72, 10,905.84 and 4,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902.72, 10,905.84 and 4,365.72 is: 6,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902.72 : 10,905.84 = 4,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902.72/10,905.84 = 4,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902.72x = 10,905.84 × 4,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902.72x = 47,611,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,843.80/7,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.74

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