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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.23, 9,875.82 and 4,798.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.23, 9,875.82 and 4,798.27 is: 6,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.23 : 9,875.82 = 4,798.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.23/9,875.82 = 4,798.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.23x = 9,875.82 × 4,798.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.23x = 47,386,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386,850.83/7,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.06

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