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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.75, 9,922.26 and 4,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.75, 9,922.26 and 4,046.14 is: 5,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.75 : 9,922.26 = 4,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.75/9,922.26 = 4,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.75x = 9,922.26 × 4,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.75x = 40,146,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,853.08/7,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.90

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