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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,900.62, 10,902.86 and 4,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,900.62, 10,902.86 and 4,315.63 is: 5,955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,900.62 : 10,902.86 = 4,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,900.62/10,902.86 = 4,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,900.62x = 10,902.86 × 4,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,900.62x = 47,052,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,709.70/7,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.57

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