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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.29, 9,906.24 and 4,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.29, 9,906.24 and 4,662.72 is: 6,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.29 : 9,906.24 = 4,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.29/9,906.24 = 4,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.29x = 9,906.24 × 4,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.29x = 46,190,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190,023.37/7,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.20

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