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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.74, 10,909.58 and 4,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.74, 10,909.58 and 4,368.87 is: 6,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.74 : 10,909.58 = 4,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.74/10,909.58 = 4,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.74x = 10,909.58 × 4,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.74x = 47,662,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,514.93/7,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.85

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