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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.44, 10,114.76 and 4,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.44, 10,114.76 and 4,679.24 is: 6,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.44 : 10,114.76 = 4,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.44/10,114.76 = 4,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.44x = 10,114.76 × 4,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.44x = 47,329,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,350.71/7,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.27

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