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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.96, 10,915.59 and 4,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.96, 10,915.59 and 4,373.14 is: 6,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.96 : 10,915.59 = 4,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.96/10,915.59 = 4,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.96x = 10,915.59 × 4,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.96x = 47,735,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,403.25/7,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.85

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