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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.85, 10,912.77 and 4,371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.85, 10,912.77 and 4,371.03 is: 6,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.85 : 10,912.77 = 4,371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.85/10,912.77 = 4,371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.85x = 10,912.77 × 4,371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.85x = 47,700,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700,045.05/7,907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.99

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