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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326, 10,105.92 and 4,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326, 10,105.92 and 4,669.20 is: 6,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326 : 10,105.92 = 4,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326/10,105.92 = 4,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326x = 10,105.92 × 4,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326x = 47,186,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,561.66/7,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.97

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