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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.62, 10,097.38 and 4,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.62, 10,097.38 and 4,484.53 is: 6,187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.62 : 10,097.38 = 4,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.62/10,097.38 = 4,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.62x = 10,097.38 × 4,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.62x = 45,281,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281,930.62/7,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.23

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