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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.64, 10,191.92 and 4,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.64, 10,191.92 and 4,591.04 is: 6,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.64 : 10,191.92 = 4,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.64/10,191.92 = 4,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.64x = 10,191.92 × 4,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.64x = 46,791,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791,512.40/7,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.33

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