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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.40, 9,869.58 and 4,634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.40, 9,869.58 and 4,634.73 is: 6,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.40 : 9,869.58 = 4,634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.40/9,869.58 = 4,634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.40x = 9,869.58 × 4,634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.40x = 45,742,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742,838.51/7,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.35

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