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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.87, 9,901.94 and 4,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.87, 9,901.94 and 4,786.82 is: 6,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.87 : 9,901.94 = 4,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.87/9,901.94 = 4,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.87x = 9,901.94 × 4,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.87x = 47,398,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,398,730.99/7,172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.05

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