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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.41, 10,168.31 and 4,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.41, 10,168.31 and 4,854.17 is: 6,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.41 : 10,168.31 = 4,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.41/10,168.31 = 4,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.41x = 10,168.31 × 4,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.41x = 49,358,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358,630.24/7,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.69

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