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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,900.38, 10,902.42 and 4,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,900.38, 10,902.42 and 4,363.38 is: 6,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,900.38 : 10,902.42 = 4,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,900.38/10,902.42 = 4,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,900.38x = 10,902.42 × 4,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,900.38x = 47,571,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,401.38/7,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.41

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