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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.84, 9,900.36 and 4,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.84, 9,900.36 and 4,484.64 is: 6,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.84 : 9,900.36 = 4,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.84/9,900.36 = 4,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.84x = 9,900.36 × 4,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.84x = 44,399,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,550.47/7,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.09

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