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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.48, 10,786.53 and 6,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.48, 10,786.53 and 6,170.12 is: 9,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.48 : 10,786.53 = 6,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.48/10,786.53 = 6,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.48x = 10,786.53 × 6,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.48x = 66,554,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554,130.55/7,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.16

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