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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,914.44, 11,863.56 and 4,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,914.44, 11,863.56 and 4,016.72 is: 6,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,914.44 : 11,863.56 = 4,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,914.44/11,863.56 = 4,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,914.44x = 11,863.56 × 4,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,914.44x = 47,652,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,652,598.72/7,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.97

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