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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.79, 10,346.72 and 7,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.79, 10,346.72 and 7,329.72 is: 10,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.79 : 10,346.72 = 7,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.79/10,346.72 = 7,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.79x = 10,346.72 × 7,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.79x = 75,838,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,838,578.84/7,448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.33

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