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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.93, 9,921.66 and 4,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.93, 9,921.66 and 4,045.74 is: 5,583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.93 : 9,921.66 = 4,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.93/9,921.66 = 4,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.93x = 9,921.66 × 4,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.93x = 40,140,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,456.73/7,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.65

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