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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.88, 10,307.14 and 4,065.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.88, 10,307.14 and 4,065.91 is: 5,611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.88 : 10,307.14 = 4,065.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.88/10,307.14 = 4,065.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.88x = 10,307.14 × 4,065.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.88x = 41,907,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907,903.60/7,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.00

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