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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.49, 10,904.73 and 4,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.49, 10,904.73 and 4,544.97 is: 6,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.49 : 10,904.73 = 4,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.49/10,904.73 = 4,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.49x = 10,904.73 × 4,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.49x = 49,561,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561,670.71/7,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.45

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