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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.62, 10,150.70 and 4,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.62, 10,150.70 and 4,704.60 is: 6,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.62 : 10,150.70 = 4,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.62/10,150.70 = 4,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.62x = 10,150.70 × 4,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.62x = 47,754,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754,983.22/7,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.55

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