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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.47, 10,171.97 and 4,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.47, 10,171.97 and 4,717.42 is: 6,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.47 : 10,171.97 = 4,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.47/10,171.97 = 4,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.47x = 10,171.97 × 4,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.47x = 47,985,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985,380.27/7,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.26

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