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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.72, 10,116.36 and 4,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.72, 10,116.36 and 4,499.19 is: 6,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.72 : 10,116.36 = 4,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.72/10,116.36 = 4,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.72x = 10,116.36 × 4,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.72x = 45,515,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,425.75/7,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.17

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