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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.37, 10,186.77 and 4,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.37, 10,186.77 and 4,864.59 is: 6,711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.37 : 10,186.77 = 4,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.37/10,186.77 = 4,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.37x = 10,186.77 × 4,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.37x = 49,554,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,554,459.47/7,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.63

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