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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.97, 10,171.28 and 4,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.97, 10,171.28 and 4,716.92 is: 6,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.97 : 10,171.28 = 4,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.97/10,171.28 = 4,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.97x = 10,171.28 × 4,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.97x = 47,977,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,977,039.62/7,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.57

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