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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.73, 10,192.31 and 4,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.73, 10,192.31 and 4,732.74 is: 6,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.73 : 10,192.31 = 4,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.73/10,192.31 = 4,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.73x = 10,192.31 × 4,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.73x = 48,237,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237,553.23/7,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.61

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