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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.33, 9,898.65 and 4,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.33, 9,898.65 and 4,483.04 is: 6,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.33 : 9,898.65 = 4,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.33/9,898.65 = 4,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.33x = 9,898.65 × 4,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.33x = 44,376,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,085.45/7,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.85

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