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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.72, 9,918.08 and 4,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.72, 9,918.08 and 4,792.56 is: 6,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.72 : 9,918.08 = 4,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.72/9,918.08 = 4,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.72x = 9,918.08 × 4,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.72x = 47,532,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,993.48/7,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.00

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