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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.56, 10,904.18 and 4,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.56, 10,904.18 and 4,364.76 is: 6,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.56 : 10,904.18 = 4,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.56/10,904.18 = 4,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.56x = 10,904.18 × 4,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.56x = 47,594,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,128.70/7,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.38

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