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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.48, 10,158.51 and 4,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.48, 10,158.51 and 4,714.26 is: 6,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.48 : 10,158.51 = 4,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.48/10,158.51 = 4,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.48x = 10,158.51 × 4,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.48x = 47,889,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,857.35/7,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.64

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