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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.59, 9,921.64 and 4,045.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.59, 9,921.64 and 4,045.85 is: 5,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.59 : 9,921.64 = 4,045.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.59/9,921.64 = 4,045.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.59x = 9,921.64 × 4,045.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.59x = 40,141,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,452.26/7,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.27

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