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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.13, 10,141.98 and 4,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.13, 10,141.98 and 4,475.94 is: 6,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.13 : 10,141.98 = 4,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.13/10,141.98 = 4,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.13x = 10,141.98 × 4,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.13x = 45,394,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394,844.00/7,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.43

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