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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,405.27, 10,213.63 and 4,716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,405.27, 10,213.63 and 4,716.97 is: 6,505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,405.27 : 10,213.63 = 4,716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,405.27/10,213.63 = 4,716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,405.27x = 10,213.63 × 4,716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,405.27x = 48,177,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177,411.96/7,405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.83

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