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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.18, 9,834.32 and 4,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.18, 9,834.32 and 4,739.30 is: 6,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.18 : 9,834.32 = 4,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.18/9,834.32 = 4,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.18x = 9,834.32 × 4,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.18x = 46,607,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,785.17/7,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.28

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