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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.88, 9,921.98 and 4,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.88, 9,921.98 and 4,046 is: 5,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.88 : 9,921.98 = 4,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.88/9,921.98 = 4,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.88x = 9,921.98 × 4,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.88x = 40,144,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,144,331.08/7,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.45

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