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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.70, 9,846.98 and 4,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.70, 9,846.98 and 4,902.96 is: 6,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.70 : 9,846.98 = 4,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.70/9,846.98 = 4,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.70x = 9,846.98 × 4,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.70x = 48,279,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,349.06/7,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.79

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