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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.51, 10,782.44 and 4,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.51, 10,782.44 and 4,416.08 is: 6,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.51 : 10,782.44 = 4,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.51/10,782.44 = 4,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.51x = 10,782.44 × 4,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.51x = 47,616,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,041.64/7,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.63

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