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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.27, 9,836.78 and 4,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.27, 9,836.78 and 4,475.06 is: 6,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.27 : 9,836.78 = 4,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.27/9,836.78 = 4,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.27x = 9,836.78 × 4,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.27x = 44,020,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,109.15/7,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.30

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