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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.58, 10,878.06 and 4,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.58, 10,878.06 and 4,476.09 is: 6,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.58 : 10,878.06 = 4,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.58/10,878.06 = 4,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.58x = 10,878.06 × 4,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.58x = 48,691,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691,175.59/7,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.71

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