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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.33, 10,097.87 and 4,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.33, 10,097.87 and 4,484.77 is: 6,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.33 : 10,097.87 = 4,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.33/10,097.87 = 4,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.33x = 10,097.87 × 4,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.33x = 45,286,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286,576.77/7,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.80

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