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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,920.74, 10,931.18 and 4,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,920.74, 10,931.18 and 4,383.87 is: 6,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920.74 : 10,931.18 = 4,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920.74/10,931.18 = 4,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920.74x = 10,931.18 × 4,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920.74x = 47,920,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920,850.15/7,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.05

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