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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.54, 9,921.32 and 4,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.54, 9,921.32 and 4,045.12 is: 5,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.54 : 9,921.32 = 4,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.54/9,921.32 = 4,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.54x = 9,921.32 × 4,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.54x = 40,132,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,132,900.10/7,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.13

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