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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.58, 10,912.23 and 4,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.58, 10,912.23 and 4,370.73 is: 6,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.58 : 10,912.23 = 4,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.58/10,912.23 = 4,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.58x = 10,912.23 × 4,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.58x = 47,694,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694,411.03/7,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.48

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