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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.92, 10,185.88 and 4,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.92, 10,185.88 and 4,731.80 is: 6,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.92 : 10,185.88 = 4,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.92/10,185.88 = 4,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.92x = 10,185.88 × 4,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.92x = 48,197,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,197,546.98/7,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.25

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