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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.54, 9,835.83 and 4,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.54, 9,835.83 and 4,776.30 is: 6,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.54 : 9,835.83 = 4,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.54/9,835.83 = 4,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.54x = 9,835.83 × 4,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.54x = 46,978,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,978,874.83/7,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.25

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