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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.89, 9,819.72 and 4,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.89, 9,819.72 and 4,595.58 is: 6,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.89 : 9,819.72 = 4,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.89/9,819.72 = 4,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.89x = 9,819.72 × 4,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.89x = 45,127,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,308.84/7,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.33

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