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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.62, 9,928.98 and 4,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.62, 9,928.98 and 4,503.84 is: 6,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.62 : 9,928.98 = 4,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.62/9,928.98 = 4,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.62x = 9,928.98 × 4,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.62x = 44,718,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,718,537.28/7,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.15

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