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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.68, 9,883.71 and 4,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.68, 9,883.71 and 4,773.63 is: 6,589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.68 : 9,883.71 = 4,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.68/9,883.71 = 4,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.68x = 9,883.71 × 4,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.68x = 47,181,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181,174.57/7,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.84

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