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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.49, 10,090.55 and 4,478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.49, 10,090.55 and 4,478.57 is: 6,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.49 : 10,090.55 = 4,478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.49/10,090.55 = 4,478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.49x = 10,090.55 × 4,478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.49x = 45,191,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,184.06/7,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.00

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