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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.59, 9,921.26 and 4,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.59, 9,921.26 and 4,045.98 is: 5,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.59 : 9,921.26 = 4,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.59/9,921.26 = 4,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.59x = 9,921.26 × 4,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.59x = 40,141,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,199.30/7,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.24

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