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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.54, 10,614.22 and 4,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.54, 10,614.22 and 4,481 is: 6,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.54 : 10,614.22 = 4,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.54/10,614.22 = 4,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.54x = 10,614.22 × 4,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.54x = 47,562,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,319.82/7,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.48

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