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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.51, 10,226.73 and 4,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.51, 10,226.73 and 4,577.79 is: 6,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.51 : 10,226.73 = 4,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.51/10,226.73 = 4,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.51x = 10,226.73 × 4,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.51x = 46,815,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,815,822.33/7,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.49

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