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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.08, 9,834.72 and 4,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.08, 9,834.72 and 4,475.52 is: 6,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.08 : 9,834.72 = 4,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.08/9,834.72 = 4,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.08x = 9,834.72 × 4,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.08x = 44,015,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,486.05/7,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.68

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