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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.50, 9,921.52 and 4,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.50, 9,921.52 and 4,045.72 is: 5,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.50 : 9,921.52 = 4,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.50/9,921.52 = 4,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.50x = 9,921.52 × 4,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.50x = 40,139,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139,691.89/7,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.10

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