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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.08, 10,147.46 and 4,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.08, 10,147.46 and 4,704.04 is: 6,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.08 : 10,147.46 = 4,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.08/10,147.46 = 4,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.08x = 10,147.46 × 4,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.08x = 47,734,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,057.74/7,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.94

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