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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.95, 10,056.65 and 4,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.95, 10,056.65 and 4,767.16 is: 6,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.95 : 10,056.65 = 4,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.95/10,056.65 = 4,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.95x = 10,056.65 × 4,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.95x = 47,941,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,659.61/7,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.92

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