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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.79, 10,494.74 and 4,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.79, 10,494.74 and 4,401.26 is: 6,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.79 : 10,494.74 = 4,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.79/10,494.74 = 4,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.79x = 10,494.74 × 4,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.79x = 46,190,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190,052.50/7,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.01

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