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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.62, 10,084.97 and 4,474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.62, 10,084.97 and 4,474.03 is: 6,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.62 : 10,084.97 = 4,474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.62/10,084.97 = 4,474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.62x = 10,084.97 × 4,474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.62x = 45,120,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,448.57/7,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.75

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