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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.81, 10,127.96 and 4,504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.81, 10,127.96 and 4,504.65 is: 6,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.81 : 10,127.96 = 4,504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.81/10,127.96 = 4,504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.81x = 10,127.96 × 4,504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.81x = 45,622,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,841.85/7,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.35

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