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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.46, 10,903.86 and 4,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.46, 10,903.86 and 4,364.64 is: 6,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.46 : 10,903.86 = 4,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.46/10,903.86 = 4,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.46x = 10,903.86 × 4,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.46x = 47,591,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,423.51/7,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.12

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