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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.96, 10,907.31 and 4,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.96, 10,907.31 and 4,367.14 is: 6,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.96 : 10,907.31 = 4,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.96/10,907.31 = 4,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.96x = 10,907.31 × 4,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.96x = 47,633,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633,749.79/7,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.57

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