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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.87, 10,901.88 and 4,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.87, 10,901.88 and 4,363.68 is: 6,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.87 : 10,901.88 = 4,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.87/10,901.88 = 4,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.87x = 10,901.88 × 4,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.87x = 47,572,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,572,315.72/7,899.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.91

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