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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.23, 9,874.44 and 4,797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.23, 9,874.44 and 4,797.27 is: 6,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.23 : 9,874.44 = 4,797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.23/9,874.44 = 4,797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.23x = 9,874.44 × 4,797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.23x = 47,370,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370,354.78/7,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.68

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