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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.32, 10,914.71 and 4,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.32, 10,914.71 and 4,372.46 is: 6,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.32 : 10,914.71 = 4,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.32/10,914.71 = 4,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.32x = 10,914.71 × 4,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.32x = 47,724,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,078.31/7,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.90

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