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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.40, 9,921.25 and 4,045.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.40, 9,921.25 and 4,045.57 is: 5,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.40 : 9,921.25 = 4,045.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.40/9,921.25 = 4,045.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.40x = 9,921.25 × 4,045.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.40x = 40,137,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137,111.36/7,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.82

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