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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.63, 10,082.53 and 4,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.63, 10,082.53 and 4,472.79 is: 6,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.63 : 10,082.53 = 4,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.63/10,082.53 = 4,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.63x = 10,082.53 × 4,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.63x = 45,097,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,039.36/7,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.07

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