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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.91, 9,922.07 and 4,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.91, 9,922.07 and 4,046.09 is: 5,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.91 : 9,922.07 = 4,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.91/9,922.07 = 4,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.91x = 9,922.07 × 4,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.91x = 40,145,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145,518.37/7,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.60

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