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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.72, 10,144.92 and 4,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.72, 10,144.92 and 4,704.26 is: 6,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.72 : 10,144.92 = 4,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.72/10,144.92 = 4,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.72x = 10,144.92 × 4,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.72x = 47,724,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,341.36/7,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.36

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