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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.97, 10,172.66 and 4,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.97, 10,172.66 and 4,717.92 is: 6,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.97 : 10,172.66 = 4,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.97/10,172.66 = 4,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.97x = 10,172.66 × 4,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.97x = 47,993,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993,721.61/7,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.95

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