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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.21, 10,093.41 and 4,485.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.21, 10,093.41 and 4,485.86 is: 6,187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.21 : 10,093.41 = 4,485.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.21/10,093.41 = 4,485.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.21x = 10,093.41 × 4,485.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.21x = 45,277,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277,573.72/7,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.82

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