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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.69, 10,883.12 and 4,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.69, 10,883.12 and 4,477.14 is: 6,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.69 : 10,883.12 = 4,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.69/10,883.12 = 4,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.69x = 10,883.12 × 4,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.69x = 48,725,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725,229.49/7,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.31

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