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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.60, 9,784.83 and 4,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.60, 9,784.83 and 4,865.14 is: 6,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.60 : 9,784.83 = 4,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.60/9,784.83 = 4,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.60x = 9,784.83 × 4,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.60x = 47,604,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604,567.83/7,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.58

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