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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.94, 10,150.72 and 4,708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.94, 10,150.72 and 4,708.73 is: 6,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.94 : 10,150.72 = 4,708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.94/10,150.72 = 4,708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.94x = 10,150.72 × 4,708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.94x = 47,797,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797,013.39/7,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.92

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