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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.49, 10,032.71 and 4,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.49, 10,032.71 and 4,475.13 is: 6,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.49 : 10,032.71 = 4,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.49/10,032.71 = 4,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.49x = 10,032.71 × 4,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.49x = 44,897,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,659.13/7,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.93

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