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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.20, 10,903.69 and 4,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.20, 10,903.69 and 4,316.19 is: 5,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.20 : 10,903.69 = 4,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.20/10,903.69 = 4,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.20x = 10,903.69 × 4,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.20x = 47,062,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,397.74/7,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.36

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