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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,921.98, 10,932.03 and 4,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,921.98, 10,932.03 and 4,385.13 is: 6,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,921.98 : 10,932.03 = 4,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,921.98/10,932.03 = 4,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,921.98x = 10,932.03 × 4,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,921.98x = 47,938,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,372.71/7,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.31

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