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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.99, 10,917.89 and 4,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.99, 10,917.89 and 4,374.87 is: 6,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.99 : 10,917.89 = 4,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.99/10,917.89 = 4,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.99x = 10,917.89 × 4,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.99x = 47,764,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,764,349.42/7,910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.72

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