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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.72, 10,723.89 and 4,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.72, 10,723.89 and 4,374.96 is: 6,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.72 : 10,723.89 = 4,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.72/10,723.89 = 4,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.72x = 10,723.89 × 4,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.72x = 46,916,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,916,626.31/7,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.02

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