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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.46, 10,690.34 and 4,487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.46, 10,690.34 and 4,487.18 is: 6,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.46 : 10,690.34 = 4,487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.46/10,690.34 = 4,487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.46x = 10,690.34 × 4,487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.46x = 47,969,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,969,479.84/7,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.23

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