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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.96, 10,921.40 and 4,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.96, 10,921.40 and 4,558 is: 6,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.96 : 10,921.40 = 4,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.96/10,921.40 = 4,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.96x = 10,921.40 × 4,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.96x = 49,779,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,741.20/7,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.91

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