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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.88, 10,205.86 and 4,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.88, 10,205.86 and 4,741.32 is: 6,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.88 : 10,205.86 = 4,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.88/10,205.86 = 4,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.88x = 10,205.86 × 4,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.88x = 48,389,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389,248.14/7,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.62

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