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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.93, 10,226.77 and 4,859.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.93, 10,226.77 and 4,859.99 is: 6,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.93 : 10,226.77 = 4,859.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.93/10,226.77 = 4,859.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.93x = 10,226.77 × 4,859.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.93x = 49,702,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702,013.35/7,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.77

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