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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.59, 9,848.71 and 4,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.59, 9,848.71 and 4,483.12 is: 6,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.59 : 9,848.71 = 4,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.59/9,848.71 = 4,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.59x = 9,848.71 × 4,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.59x = 44,152,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,988.53/7,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.98

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