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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.14, 10,196.55 and 4,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.14, 10,196.55 and 4,870.02 is: 6,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.14 : 10,196.55 = 4,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.14/10,196.55 = 4,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.14x = 10,196.55 × 4,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.14x = 49,657,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,657,402.43/7,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.50

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