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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.69, 10,117.31 and 4,684.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.69, 10,117.31 and 4,684.23 is: 6,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.69 : 10,117.31 = 4,684.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.69/10,117.31 = 4,684.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.69x = 10,117.31 × 4,684.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.69x = 47,391,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391,783.60/7,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.73

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