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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.08, 9,851.14 and 4,788.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.08, 9,851.14 and 4,788.36 is: 6,600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.08 : 9,851.14 = 4,788.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.08/9,851.14 = 4,788.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.08x = 9,851.14 × 4,788.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.08x = 47,170,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,804.73/7,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.01

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