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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.54, 10,904.20 and 4,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.54, 10,904.20 and 4,364.82 is: 6,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.54 : 10,904.20 = 4,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.54/10,904.20 = 4,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.54x = 10,904.20 × 4,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.54x = 47,594,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,870.24/7,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.49

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