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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.63, 10,786.79 and 4,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.63, 10,786.79 and 4,274.92 is: 6,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.63 : 10,786.79 = 4,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.63/10,786.79 = 4,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.63x = 10,786.79 × 4,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.63x = 46,112,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112,664.31/7,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.13

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