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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.17, 10,044.71 and 4,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.17, 10,044.71 and 4,766.24 is: 6,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.17 : 10,044.71 = 4,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.17/10,044.71 = 4,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.17x = 10,044.71 × 4,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.17x = 47,875,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875,517.74/7,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.06

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