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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.48, 10,087.44 and 4,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.48, 10,087.44 and 4,756.68 is: 6,567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.48 : 10,087.44 = 4,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.48/10,087.44 = 4,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.48x = 10,087.44 × 4,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.48x = 47,982,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982,724.10/7,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.15

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