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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.67, 10,170.08 and 4,715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.67, 10,170.08 and 4,715.99 is: 6,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.67 : 10,170.08 = 4,715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.67/10,170.08 = 4,715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.67x = 10,170.08 × 4,715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.67x = 47,961,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961,956.52/7,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.90

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