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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.62, 10,108.49 and 4,808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.62, 10,108.49 and 4,808.19 is: 6,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.62 : 10,108.49 = 4,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.62/10,108.49 = 4,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.62x = 10,108.49 × 4,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.62x = 48,603,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603,540.53/7,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.36

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