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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.58, 10,914.46 and 4,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.58, 10,914.46 and 4,372.22 is: 6,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.58 : 10,914.46 = 4,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.58/10,914.46 = 4,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.58x = 10,914.46 × 4,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.58x = 47,720,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,720,354.80/7,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.24

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