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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.26, 9,887.28 and 4,926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.26, 9,887.28 and 4,926.90 is: 6,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.26 : 9,887.28 = 4,926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.26/9,887.28 = 4,926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.26x = 9,887.28 × 4,926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.26x = 48,713,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,590.40/7,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.28

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