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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.55, 10,901.08 and 4,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.55, 10,901.08 and 4,362.68 is: 6,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.55 : 10,901.08 = 4,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.55/10,901.08 = 4,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.55x = 10,901.08 × 4,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.55x = 47,557,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,557,956.40/7,899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.34

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