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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,405.76, 10,215.48 and 4,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,405.76, 10,215.48 and 4,887.88 is: 6,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,405.76 : 10,215.48 = 4,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,405.76/10,215.48 = 4,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,405.76x = 10,215.48 × 4,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,405.76x = 49,932,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932,040.38/7,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.32

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