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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.82, 10,228.40 and 4,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.82, 10,228.40 and 4,762.62 is: 6,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.82 : 10,228.40 = 4,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.82/10,228.40 = 4,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.82x = 10,228.40 × 4,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.82x = 48,713,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,982.41/7,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.81

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