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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.48, 10,089.90 and 4,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.48, 10,089.90 and 4,797 is: 6,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.48 : 10,089.90 = 4,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.48/10,089.90 = 4,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.48x = 10,089.90 × 4,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.48x = 48,401,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,250.30/7,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.18

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