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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.92, 10,751.45 and 4,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.92, 10,751.45 and 4,264.70 is: 6,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.92 : 10,751.45 = 4,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.92/10,751.45 = 4,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.92x = 10,751.45 × 4,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.92x = 45,851,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851,633.73/7,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.79

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