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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.23, 10,913.42 and 4,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.23, 10,913.42 and 4,371.55 is: 6,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.23 : 10,913.42 = 4,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.23/10,913.42 = 4,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.23x = 10,913.42 × 4,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.23x = 47,708,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708,484.78/7,908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.76

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