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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.48, 10,270.02 and 4,609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.48, 10,270.02 and 4,609.48 is: 6,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.48 : 10,270.02 = 4,609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.48/10,270.02 = 4,609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.48x = 10,270.02 × 4,609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.48x = 47,339,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,451.79/7,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.56

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