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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.01, 10,912.98 and 4,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.01, 10,912.98 and 4,371.19 is: 6,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.01 : 10,912.98 = 4,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.01/10,912.98 = 4,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.01x = 10,912.98 × 4,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.01x = 47,702,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,709.05/7,908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.20

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