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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.98, 10,074.60 and 4,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.98, 10,074.60 and 4,784 is: 6,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.98 : 10,074.60 = 4,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.98/10,074.60 = 4,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.98x = 10,074.60 × 4,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.98x = 48,196,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196,886.40/7,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.62

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