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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.52, 9,965.76 and 4,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.52, 9,965.76 and 4,983.64 is: 6,880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.52 : 9,965.76 = 4,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.52/9,965.76 = 4,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.52x = 9,965.76 × 4,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.52x = 49,665,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665,760.17/7,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.32

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