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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.28, 10,170.84 and 4,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.28, 10,170.84 and 4,716.56 is: 6,509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.28 : 10,170.84 = 4,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.28/10,170.84 = 4,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.28x = 10,170.84 × 4,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.28x = 47,971,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971,377.11/7,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.64

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