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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.88, 9,896.39 and 4,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.88, 9,896.39 and 4,782.82 is: 6,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.88 : 9,896.39 = 4,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.88/9,896.39 = 4,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.88x = 9,896.39 × 4,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.88x = 47,332,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,652.02/7,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.52

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