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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.04, 9,856.62 and 4,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.04, 9,856.62 and 4,783.72 is: 6,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.04 : 9,856.62 = 4,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.04/9,856.62 = 4,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.04x = 9,856.62 × 4,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.04x = 47,151,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,310.23/7,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.79

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