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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.96, 10,134.48 and 4,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.96, 10,134.48 and 4,989 is: 6,878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.96 : 10,134.48 = 4,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.96/10,134.48 = 4,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.96x = 10,134.48 × 4,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.96x = 50,560,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560,920.72/7,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.14

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