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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,927.96, 10,940.10 and 4,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,927.96, 10,940.10 and 4,390.96 is: 6,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,927.96 : 10,940.10 = 4,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,927.96/10,940.10 = 4,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,927.96x = 10,940.10 × 4,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,927.96x = 48,037,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,541.50/7,927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.26

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