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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.94, 10,189.98 and 4,698.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.94, 10,189.98 and 4,698.36 is: 6,482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.94 : 10,189.98 = 4,698.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.94/10,189.98 = 4,698.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.94x = 10,189.98 × 4,698.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.94x = 47,876,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,876,194.43/7,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.07

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