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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.92, 10,700.52 and 4,673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.92, 10,700.52 and 4,673.53 is: 6,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.92 : 10,700.52 = 4,673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.92/10,700.52 = 4,673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.92x = 10,700.52 × 4,673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.92x = 50,009,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,009,201.24/7,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.29

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