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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.26, 10,120.08 and 4,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.26, 10,120.08 and 4,679.06 is: 6,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.26 : 10,120.08 = 4,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.26/10,120.08 = 4,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.26x = 10,120.08 × 4,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.26x = 47,352,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,352,461.52/7,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.10

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