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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.58, 10,122.00 and 4,685.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.58, 10,122.00 and 4,685.51 is: 6,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.58 : 10,122.00 = 4,685.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.58/10,122.00 = 4,685.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.58x = 10,122.00 × 4,685.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.58x = 47,426,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,739.95/7,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.43

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