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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.17, 10,904.13 and 4,364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.17, 10,904.13 and 4,364.41 is: 6,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.17 : 10,904.13 = 4,364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.17/10,904.13 = 4,364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.17x = 10,904.13 × 4,364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.17x = 47,590,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590,094.01/7,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.17

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