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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.23, 9,802.35 and 4,716.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.23, 9,802.35 and 4,716.36 is: 6,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.23 : 9,802.35 = 4,716.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.23/9,802.35 = 4,716.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.23x = 9,802.35 × 4,716.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.23x = 46,231,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,411.45/7,105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.67

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