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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.28, 9,797.53 and 4,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.28, 9,797.53 and 4,864.30 is: 6,706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.28 : 9,797.53 = 4,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.28/9,797.53 = 4,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.28x = 9,797.53 × 4,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.28x = 47,658,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,125.18/7,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.48

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