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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.25, 9,890.65 and 4,513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.25, 9,890.65 and 4,513.05 is: 6,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.25 : 9,890.65 = 4,513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.25/9,890.65 = 4,513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.25x = 9,890.65 × 4,513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.25x = 44,636,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,636,997.98/7,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.31

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