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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.32, 10,231.37 and 4,766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.32, 10,231.37 and 4,766.35 is: 6,576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.32 : 10,231.37 = 4,766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.32/10,231.37 = 4,766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.32x = 10,231.37 × 4,766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.32x = 48,766,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,766,290.40/7,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.42

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