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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.74, 11,858.36 and 4,402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.74, 11,858.36 and 4,402.42 is: 6,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.74 : 11,858.36 = 4,402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.74/11,858.36 = 4,402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.74x = 11,858.36 × 4,402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.74x = 52,205,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,481.23/7,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.32

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