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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.48, 10,074.72 and 4,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.48, 10,074.72 and 4,786 is: 6,602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.48 : 10,074.72 = 4,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.48/10,074.72 = 4,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.48x = 10,074.72 × 4,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.48x = 48,217,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,609.92/7,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.00

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