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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.56, 10,241.22 and 4,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.56, 10,241.22 and 4,775.08 is: 6,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.56 : 10,241.22 = 4,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.56/10,241.22 = 4,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.56x = 10,241.22 × 4,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.56x = 48,902,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,644.80/7,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.94

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