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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.76, 10,912.62 and 4,371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.76, 10,912.62 and 4,371.03 is: 6,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.76 : 10,912.62 = 4,371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.76/10,912.62 = 4,371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.76x = 10,912.62 × 4,371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.76x = 47,699,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,699,389.40/7,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.97

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