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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,902, 10,903.68 and 4,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,902, 10,903.68 and 4,365 is: 6,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,902 : 10,903.68 = 4,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,902/10,903.68 = 4,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,902x = 10,903.68 × 4,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,902x = 47,594,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594,563.20/7,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.10

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