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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.48, 10,166.76 and 4,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.48, 10,166.76 and 4,720.28 is: 6,504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.48 : 10,166.76 = 4,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.48/10,166.76 = 4,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.48x = 10,166.76 × 4,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.48x = 47,989,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,903.06/7,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.92

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