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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,913.76, 10,920.72 and 4,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,913.76, 10,920.72 and 4,377.12 is: 6,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,913.76 : 10,920.72 = 4,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,913.76/10,920.72 = 4,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,913.76x = 10,920.72 × 4,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,913.76x = 47,801,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,801,301.93/7,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.28

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