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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.87, 10,943.22 and 4,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.87, 10,943.22 and 4,344.84 is: 5,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.87 : 10,943.22 = 4,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.87/10,943.22 = 4,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.87x = 10,943.22 × 4,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.87x = 47,546,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546,539.98/7,929.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.88

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