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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.72, 10,121.76 and 4,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.72, 10,121.76 and 4,681.44 is: 6,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.72 : 10,121.76 = 4,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.72/10,121.76 = 4,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.72x = 10,121.76 × 4,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.72x = 47,384,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384,412.13/7,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.41

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