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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.51, 9,921.98 and 4,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.51, 9,921.98 and 4,357.13 is: 6,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.51 : 9,921.98 = 4,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.51/9,921.98 = 4,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.51x = 9,921.98 × 4,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.51x = 43,231,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231,334.93/7,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.11

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