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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.46, 9,893.48 and 4,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.46, 9,893.48 and 4,184.58 is: 5,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.46 : 9,893.48 = 4,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.46/9,893.48 = 4,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.46x = 9,893.48 × 4,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.46x = 41,400,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,400,058.54/7,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.70

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