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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.93, 10,901.79 and 4,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.93, 10,901.79 and 4,362.93 is: 6,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.93 : 10,901.79 = 4,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.93/10,901.79 = 4,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.93x = 10,901.79 × 4,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.93x = 47,563,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,746.64/7,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.78

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