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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.72, 10,329.60 and 4,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.72, 10,329.60 and 4,834.24 is: 6,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.72 : 10,329.60 = 4,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.72/10,329.60 = 4,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.72x = 10,329.60 × 4,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.72x = 49,935,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935,765.50/7,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.91

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