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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.08, 9,921.06 and 4,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.08, 9,921.06 and 4,207.08 is: 5,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.08 : 9,921.06 = 4,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.08/9,921.06 = 4,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.08x = 9,921.06 × 4,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.08x = 41,738,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738,693.10/7,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.85

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