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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.30, 9,883.23 and 4,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.30, 9,883.23 and 4,773.26 is: 6,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.30 : 9,883.23 = 4,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.30/9,883.23 = 4,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.30x = 9,883.23 × 4,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.30x = 47,175,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,260.09/7,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.36

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