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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.36, 10,904.28 and 4,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.36, 10,904.28 and 4,364.96 is: 6,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.36 : 10,904.28 = 4,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.36/10,904.28 = 4,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.36x = 10,904.28 × 4,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.36x = 47,596,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,746.03/7,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.87

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