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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.47, 10,304.43 and 4,762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.47, 10,304.43 and 4,762.31 is: 7,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.47 : 10,304.43 = 4,762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.47/10,304.43 = 4,762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.47x = 10,304.43 × 4,762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.47x = 49,072,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072,905.40/6,867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.71

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