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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.94, 10,912.77 and 4,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.94, 10,912.77 and 4,371.30 is: 6,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.94 : 10,912.77 = 4,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.94/10,912.77 = 4,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.94x = 10,912.77 × 4,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.94x = 47,702,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,991.50/7,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.29

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