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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.61, 10,904.16 and 4,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.61, 10,904.16 and 4,364.76 is: 6,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.61 : 10,904.16 = 4,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.61/10,904.16 = 4,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.61x = 10,904.16 × 4,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.61x = 47,594,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,041.40/7,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.33

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