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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.07, 10,263.27 and 4,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.07, 10,263.27 and 4,882.91 is: 6,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.07 : 10,263.27 = 4,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.07/10,263.27 = 4,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.07x = 10,263.27 × 4,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.07x = 50,114,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114,572.40/7,429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.74

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