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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.88, 10,914.68 and 4,372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.88, 10,914.68 and 4,372.61 is: 6,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.88 : 10,914.68 = 4,372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.88/10,914.68 = 4,372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.88x = 10,914.68 × 4,372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.88x = 47,725,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,584.34/7,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.67

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