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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.64, 10,101.24 and 4,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.64, 10,101.24 and 4,666.32 is: 6,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.64 : 10,101.24 = 4,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.64/10,101.24 = 4,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.64x = 10,101.24 × 4,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.64x = 47,135,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,618.24/7,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.25

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