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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.96, 10,114.27 and 4,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.96, 10,114.27 and 4,679.20 is: 6,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.96 : 10,114.27 = 4,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.96/10,114.27 = 4,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.96x = 10,114.27 × 4,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.96x = 47,326,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,326,692.18/7,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.73

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