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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.28, 10,912.84 and 4,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.28, 10,912.84 and 4,371.44 is: 6,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.28 : 10,912.84 = 4,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.28/10,912.84 = 4,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.28x = 10,912.84 × 4,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.28x = 47,704,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,825.29/7,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.26

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