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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.82, 10,126.69 and 4,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.82, 10,126.69 and 4,688.04 is: 6,466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.82 : 10,126.69 = 4,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.82/10,126.69 = 4,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.82x = 10,126.69 × 4,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.82x = 47,474,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474,327.79/7,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.29

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