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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.18, 9,883.02 and 4,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.18, 9,883.02 and 4,773.13 is: 6,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.18 : 9,883.02 = 4,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.18/9,883.02 = 4,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.18x = 9,883.02 × 4,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.18x = 47,172,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,908.95/7,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.15

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