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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,116.74, 9,825.96 and 4,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,116.74, 9,825.96 and 4,604.94 is: 6,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,116.74 : 9,825.96 = 4,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,116.74/9,825.96 = 4,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,116.74x = 9,825.96 × 4,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,116.74x = 45,247,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247,956.24/7,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.96

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