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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.82, 10,904.30 and 4,364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.82, 10,904.30 and 4,364.78 is: 6,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.82 : 10,904.30 = 4,364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.82/10,904.30 = 4,364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.82x = 10,904.30 × 4,364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.82x = 47,594,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,870.55/7,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.28

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