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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.38, 9,921.21 and 4,045.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.38, 9,921.21 and 4,045.59 is: 5,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.38 : 9,921.21 = 4,045.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.38/9,921.21 = 4,045.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.38x = 9,921.21 × 4,045.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.38x = 40,137,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137,147.96/7,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.84

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