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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.92, 10,121.58 and 4,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.92, 10,121.58 and 4,683 is: 6,460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.92 : 10,121.58 = 4,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.92/10,121.58 = 4,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.92x = 10,121.58 × 4,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.92x = 47,399,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,359.14/7,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.39

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