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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.82, 10,071.59 and 4,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.82, 10,071.59 and 4,778.04 is: 6,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.82 : 10,071.59 = 4,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.82/10,071.59 = 4,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.82x = 10,071.59 × 4,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.82x = 48,122,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,398.22/7,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.89

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