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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.67, 10,904.28 and 4,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.67, 10,904.28 and 4,364.88 is: 6,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.67 : 10,904.28 = 4,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.67/10,904.28 = 4,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.67x = 10,904.28 × 4,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.67x = 47,595,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,873.69/7,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.52

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