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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.88, 10,147.53 and 4,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.88, 10,147.53 and 4,701.86 is: 6,490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.88 : 10,147.53 = 4,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.88/10,147.53 = 4,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.88x = 10,147.53 × 4,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.88x = 47,712,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,265.41/7,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.69

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