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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.92, 9,848.76 and 4,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.92, 9,848.76 and 4,305.44 is: 5,940.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.92 : 9,848.76 = 4,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.92/9,848.76 = 4,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.92x = 9,848.76 × 4,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.92x = 42,403,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,245.25/7,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.56

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