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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.54, 10,904.19 and 4,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.54, 10,904.19 and 4,759.82 is: 6,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.54 : 10,904.19 = 4,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.54/10,904.19 = 4,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.54x = 10,904.19 × 4,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.54x = 51,901,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,901,981.65/7,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.59

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