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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.38, 9,899.91 and 4,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.38, 9,899.91 and 4,658.90 is: 6,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.38 : 9,899.91 = 4,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.38/9,899.91 = 4,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.38x = 9,899.91 × 4,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.38x = 46,122,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,690.70/7,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.01

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