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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.18, 9,931.86 and 4,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.18, 9,931.86 and 4,364.88 is: 6,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.18 : 9,931.86 = 4,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.18/9,931.86 = 4,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.18x = 9,931.86 × 4,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.18x = 43,351,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,377.08/7,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.38

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