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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.50, 10,914.28 and 4,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.50, 10,914.28 and 4,372.23 is: 6,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.50 : 10,914.28 = 4,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.50/10,914.28 = 4,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.50x = 10,914.28 × 4,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.50x = 47,719,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719,742.44/7,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.22

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