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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.83, 10,936.01 and 4,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.83, 10,936.01 and 4,663.32 is: 6,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.83 : 10,936.01 = 4,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.83/10,936.01 = 4,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.83x = 10,936.01 × 4,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.83x = 50,998,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998,125.81/7,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.08

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