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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.96, 9,921.30 and 4,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.96, 9,921.30 and 4,045.96 is: 5,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.96 : 9,921.30 = 4,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.96/9,921.30 = 4,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.96x = 9,921.30 × 4,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.96x = 40,141,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,182.95/7,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.95

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