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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.84, 9,834.72 and 4,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.84, 9,834.72 and 4,770 is: 6,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.84 : 9,834.72 = 4,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.84/9,834.72 = 4,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.84x = 9,834.72 × 4,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.84x = 46,911,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,911,614.40/7,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,585.16

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