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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.64, 10,912.77 and 4,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.64, 10,912.77 and 4,371.18 is: 6,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.64 : 10,912.77 = 4,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.64/10,912.77 = 4,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.64x = 10,912.77 × 4,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.64x = 47,701,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,701,681.97/7,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.35

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