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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.72, 10,211.16 and 4,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.72, 10,211.16 and 4,710.66 is: 6,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.72 : 10,211.16 = 4,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.72/10,211.16 = 4,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.72x = 10,211.16 × 4,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.72x = 48,101,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,282.34/7,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.06

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