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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.30, 10,903.95 and 4,364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.30, 10,903.95 and 4,364.66 is: 6,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.30 : 10,903.95 = 4,364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.30/10,903.95 = 4,364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.30x = 10,903.95 × 4,364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.30x = 47,592,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,592,034.41/7,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.32

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