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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.78, 10,132.65 and 4,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.78, 10,132.65 and 4,829.73 is: 6,662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.78 : 10,132.65 = 4,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.78/10,132.65 = 4,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.78x = 10,132.65 × 4,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.78x = 48,937,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937,963.68/7,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.96

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