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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.42, 10,061.77 and 4,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.42, 10,061.77 and 4,771.13 is: 6,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.42 : 10,061.77 = 4,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.42/10,061.77 = 4,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.42x = 10,061.77 × 4,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.42x = 48,006,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006,012.70/7,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.10

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