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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.46, 10,934.87 and 4,386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.46, 10,934.87 and 4,386.78 is: 6,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.46 : 10,934.87 = 4,386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.46/10,934.87 = 4,386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.46x = 10,934.87 × 4,386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.46x = 47,968,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,968,847.08/7,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.27

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