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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.54, 9,865.59 and 4,790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.54, 9,865.59 and 4,790.22 is: 6,612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.54 : 9,865.59 = 4,790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.54/9,865.59 = 4,790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.54x = 9,865.59 × 4,790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.54x = 47,258,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,258,346.53/7,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.76

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