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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.74, 10,161.96 and 4,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.74, 10,161.96 and 4,673.10 is: 6,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.74 : 10,161.96 = 4,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.74/10,161.96 = 4,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.74x = 10,161.96 × 4,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.74x = 47,487,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487,855.28/7,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.25

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