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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.26, 9,863.91 and 4,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.26, 9,863.91 and 4,318.96 is: 5,956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.26 : 9,863.91 = 4,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.26/9,863.91 = 4,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.26x = 9,863.91 × 4,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.26x = 42,601,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,832.73/7,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.42

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