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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.72, 10,904.42 and 4,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.72, 10,904.42 and 4,365.06 is: 6,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.72 : 10,904.42 = 4,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.72/10,904.42 = 4,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.72x = 10,904.42 × 4,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.72x = 47,598,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598,417.59/7,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.81

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