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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.62, 10,643.44 and 1,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.62, 10,643.44 and 1,901.64 is: 2,852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.62 : 10,643.44 = 1,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.62/10,643.44 = 1,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.62x = 10,643.44 × 1,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.62x = 20,239,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,991.24/7,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.46

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