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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.46, 10,961.73 and 4,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.46, 10,961.73 and 4,996.62 is: 7,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.46 : 10,961.73 = 4,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.46/10,961.73 = 4,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.46x = 10,961.73 × 4,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.46x = 54,771,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,599.35/7,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.08

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