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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.26, 10,918.38 and 4,375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.26, 10,918.38 and 4,375.44 is: 6,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.26 : 10,918.38 = 4,375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.26/10,918.38 = 4,375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.26x = 10,918.38 × 4,375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.26x = 47,772,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772,716.59/7,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.81

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