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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.59, 10,082.49 and 4,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.59, 10,082.49 and 4,474.86 is: 6,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.59 : 10,082.49 = 4,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.59/10,082.49 = 4,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.59x = 10,082.49 × 4,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.59x = 45,117,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,731.20/7,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.79

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