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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.34, 10,093.91 and 4,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.34, 10,093.91 and 4,667.78 is: 6,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.34 : 10,093.91 = 4,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.34/10,093.91 = 4,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.34x = 10,093.91 × 4,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.34x = 47,116,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,116,077.41/7,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.45

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