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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.68, 10,099.08 and 4,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.68, 10,099.08 and 4,486.86 is: 6,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.68 : 10,099.08 = 4,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.68/10,099.08 = 4,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.68x = 10,099.08 × 4,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.68x = 45,313,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313,158.09/7,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.29

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