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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.82, 10,158.42 and 4,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.82, 10,158.42 and 4,711.08 is: 6,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.82 : 10,158.42 = 4,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.82/10,158.42 = 4,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.82x = 10,158.42 × 4,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.82x = 47,857,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857,129.29/7,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.07

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