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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.70, 10,912.17 and 4,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.70, 10,912.17 and 4,370.68 is: 6,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.70 : 10,912.17 = 4,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.70/10,912.17 = 4,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.70x = 10,912.17 × 4,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.70x = 47,693,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693,603.18/7,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.29

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