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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.70, 10,936.08 and 4,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.70, 10,936.08 and 4,388.15 is: 6,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.70 : 10,936.08 = 4,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.70/10,936.08 = 4,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.70x = 10,936.08 × 4,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.70x = 47,989,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,104.77/7,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.64

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