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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.69, 10,127.46 and 4,970.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.69, 10,127.46 and 4,970.73 is: 6,865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.69 : 10,127.46 = 4,970.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.69/10,127.46 = 4,970.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.69x = 10,127.46 × 4,970.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.69x = 50,340,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340,869.25/7,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.27

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