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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.26, 10,079.40 and 4,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.26, 10,079.40 and 4,947.16 is: 6,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.26 : 10,079.40 = 4,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.26/10,079.40 = 4,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.26x = 10,079.40 × 4,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.26x = 49,864,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864,404.50/7,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.76

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