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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.51, 10,936.17 and 4,387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.51, 10,936.17 and 4,387.72 is: 6,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.51 : 10,936.17 = 4,387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.51/10,936.17 = 4,387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.51x = 10,936.17 × 4,387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.51x = 47,984,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984,840.86/7,924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.24

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