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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.73, 10,135.99 and 4,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.73, 10,135.99 and 4,695.67 is: 6,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.73 : 10,135.99 = 4,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.73/10,135.99 = 4,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.73x = 10,135.99 × 4,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.73x = 47,595,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,264.16/7,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.43

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