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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.94, 10,163.02 and 4,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.94, 10,163.02 and 4,492.70 is: 6,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.94 : 10,163.02 = 4,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.94/10,163.02 = 4,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.94x = 10,163.02 × 4,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.94x = 45,659,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659,399.95/7,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.25

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