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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.68, 10,221.48 and 4,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.68, 10,221.48 and 4,755.44 is: 6,561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.68 : 10,221.48 = 4,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.68/10,221.48 = 4,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.68x = 10,221.48 × 4,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.68x = 48,607,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607,634.85/7,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.79

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