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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.37, 9,897.12 and 4,483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.37, 9,897.12 and 4,483.65 is: 6,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.37 : 9,897.12 = 4,483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.37/9,897.12 = 4,483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.37x = 9,897.12 × 4,483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.37x = 44,375,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,222.09/7,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.42

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