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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.72, 9,913.58 and 4,661.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.72, 9,913.58 and 4,661.29 is: 6,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.72 : 9,913.58 = 4,661.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.72/9,913.58 = 4,661.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.72x = 9,913.58 × 4,661.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.72x = 46,210,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210,071.32/7,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.51

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