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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.66, 9,921.72 and 4,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.66, 9,921.72 and 4,045.84 is: 5,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.66 : 9,921.72 = 4,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.66/9,921.72 = 4,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.66x = 9,921.72 × 4,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.66x = 40,141,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,642.04/7,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.25

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