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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.30, 10,904.02 and 4,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.30, 10,904.02 and 4,364.74 is: 6,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.30 : 10,904.02 = 4,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.30/10,904.02 = 4,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.30x = 10,904.02 × 4,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.30x = 47,593,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593,153.64/7,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.46

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