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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.77, 10,904.76 and 4,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.77, 10,904.76 and 4,544.58 is: 6,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.77 : 10,904.76 = 4,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.77/10,904.76 = 4,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.77x = 10,904.76 × 4,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.77x = 49,557,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,557,554.84/7,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.70

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