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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.36, 10,087.68 and 4,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.36, 10,087.68 and 4,478.62 is: 6,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.36 : 10,087.68 = 4,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.36/10,087.68 = 4,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.36x = 10,087.68 × 4,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.36x = 45,178,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178,885.40/7,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.96

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