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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.72, 9,912.20 and 4,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.72, 9,912.20 and 4,660.29 is: 6,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.72 : 9,912.20 = 4,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.72/9,912.20 = 4,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.72x = 9,912.20 × 4,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.72x = 46,193,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,726.54/7,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.13

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