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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.70, 10,912.47 and 4,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.70, 10,912.47 and 4,371.06 is: 6,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.70 : 10,912.47 = 4,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.70/10,912.47 = 4,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.70x = 10,912.47 × 4,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.70x = 47,699,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,699,061.12/7,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.98

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