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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.65, 10,035.68 and 4,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.65, 10,035.68 and 4,477.29 is: 6,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.65 : 10,035.68 = 4,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.65/10,035.68 = 4,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.65x = 10,035.68 × 4,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.65x = 44,932,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,932,589.69/7,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.90

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