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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.58, 9,897.42 and 4,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.58, 9,897.42 and 4,483.88 is: 6,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.58 : 9,897.42 = 4,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.58/9,897.42 = 4,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.58x = 9,897.42 × 4,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.58x = 44,378,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378,843.59/7,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.74

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