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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.26, 9,892.04 and 4,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.26, 9,892.04 and 4,514.04 is: 6,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.26 : 9,892.04 = 4,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.26/9,892.04 = 4,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.26x = 9,892.04 × 4,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.26x = 44,653,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653,064.24/7,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.67

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