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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.88, 10,202.40 and 4,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.88, 10,202.40 and 4,869.72 is: 6,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.88 : 10,202.40 = 4,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.88/10,202.40 = 4,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.88x = 10,202.40 × 4,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.88x = 49,682,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,831.33/7,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.27

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