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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.89, 10,149.83 and 4,841.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.89, 10,149.83 and 4,841.29 is: 6,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.89 : 10,149.83 = 4,841.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.89/10,149.83 = 4,841.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.89x = 10,149.83 × 4,841.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.89x = 49,138,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138,270.48/7,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.76

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