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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.92, 10,660.64 and 4,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.92, 10,660.64 and 4,473.24 is: 6,712.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.92 : 10,660.64 = 4,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.92/10,660.64 = 4,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.92x = 10,660.64 × 4,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.92x = 47,687,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,566.50/7,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.86

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