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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.24, 10,086.06 and 4,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.24, 10,086.06 and 4,475.62 is: 6,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.24 : 10,086.06 = 4,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.24/10,086.06 = 4,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.24x = 10,086.06 × 4,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.24x = 45,141,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,371.86/7,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.93

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