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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,920.76, 11,872.34 and 4,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,920.76, 11,872.34 and 4,017.10 is: 6,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920.76 : 11,872.34 = 4,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920.76/11,872.34 = 4,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920.76x = 11,872.34 × 4,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920.76x = 47,692,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,377.01/7,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.19

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