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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.55, 10,117.65 and 4,817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.55, 10,117.65 and 4,817.03 is: 6,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.55 : 10,117.65 = 4,817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.55/10,117.65 = 4,817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.55x = 10,117.65 × 4,817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.55x = 48,736,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,736,972.99/7,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.75

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