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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.72, 10,061.82 and 4,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.72, 10,061.82 and 4,774.72 is: 6,586.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.72 : 10,061.82 = 4,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.72/10,061.82 = 4,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.72x = 10,061.82 × 4,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.72x = 48,042,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,042,373.19/7,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.81

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