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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.90, 9,907.47 and 4,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.90, 9,907.47 and 4,659.88 is: 6,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.90 : 9,907.47 = 4,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.90/9,907.47 = 4,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.90x = 9,907.47 × 4,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.90x = 46,167,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,621.30/7,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.91

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