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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.23, 10,156.68 and 4,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.23, 10,156.68 and 4,705.65 is: 6,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.23 : 10,156.68 = 4,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.23/10,156.68 = 4,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.23x = 10,156.68 × 4,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.23x = 47,793,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793,706.93/7,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.28

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