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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.55, 9,974.66 and 4,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.55, 9,974.66 and 4,837.58 is: 6,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.55 : 9,974.66 = 4,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.55/9,974.66 = 4,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.55x = 9,974.66 × 4,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.55x = 48,253,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253,191.53/7,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.06

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