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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.91, 10,094.00 and 4,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.91, 10,094.00 and 4,662.66 is: 6,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.91 : 10,094.00 = 4,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.91/10,094.00 = 4,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.91x = 10,094.00 × 4,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.91x = 47,064,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064,901.70/7,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.35

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