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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.18, 10,919.46 and 4,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.18, 10,919.46 and 4,376.08 is: 6,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.18 : 10,919.46 = 4,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.18/10,919.46 = 4,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.18x = 10,919.46 × 4,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.18x = 47,784,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784,430.52/7,912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.35

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