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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.92, 10,121.72 and 4,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.92, 10,121.72 and 4,946.35 is: 6,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.92 : 10,121.72 = 4,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.92/10,121.72 = 4,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.92x = 10,121.72 × 4,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.92x = 50,065,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,569.72/7,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.51

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