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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.73, 9,778.23 and 4,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.73, 9,778.23 and 4,823.97 is: 6,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.73 : 9,778.23 = 4,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.73/9,778.23 = 4,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.73x = 9,778.23 × 4,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.73x = 47,169,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169,888.17/7,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.21

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