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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.76, 10,266.39 and 4,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.76, 10,266.39 and 4,785.17 is: 6,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.76 : 10,266.39 = 4,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.76/10,266.39 = 4,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.76x = 10,266.39 × 4,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.76x = 49,126,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,126,370.10/7,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.00

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