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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,920.72, 10,930.68 and 4,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,920.72, 10,930.68 and 4,383.99 is: 6,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920.72 : 10,930.68 = 4,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920.72/10,930.68 = 4,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920.72x = 10,930.68 × 4,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920.72x = 47,919,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919,991.81/7,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.95

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