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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.96, 10,326.72 and 4,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.96, 10,326.72 and 4,838.08 is: 6,673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.96 : 10,326.72 = 4,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.96/10,326.72 = 4,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.96x = 10,326.72 × 4,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.96x = 49,961,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961,497.50/7,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.14

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