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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.09, 10,144.86 and 4,695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.09, 10,144.86 and 4,695.89 is: 6,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.09 : 10,144.86 = 4,695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.09/10,144.86 = 4,695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.09x = 10,144.86 × 4,695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.09x = 47,639,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639,146.63/7,349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.32

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