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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.70, 10,147.72 and 4,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.70, 10,147.72 and 4,706.24 is: 6,496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.70 : 10,147.72 = 4,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.70/10,147.72 = 4,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.70x = 10,147.72 × 4,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.70x = 47,757,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,605.77/7,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.13

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