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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.72, 7,606.48 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.72, 7,606.48 and 4,473 is: 6,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.72 : 7,606.48 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.72/7,606.48 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.72x = 7,606.48 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.72x = 34,023,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,785.04/5,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.42

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