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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.73, 10,092.97 and 4,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.73, 10,092.97 and 4,627.12 is: 6,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.73 : 10,092.97 = 4,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.73/10,092.97 = 4,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.73x = 10,092.97 × 4,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.73x = 46,701,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701,356.20/7,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.82

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