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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.76, 10,159.27 and 4,847.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.76, 10,159.27 and 4,847.31 is: 6,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.76 : 10,159.27 = 4,847.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.76/10,159.27 = 4,847.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.76x = 10,159.27 × 4,847.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.76x = 49,245,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245,118.95/7,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.50

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