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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.06, 10,269.99 and 4,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.06, 10,269.99 and 4,790.10 is: 6,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.06 : 10,269.99 = 4,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.06/10,269.99 = 4,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.06x = 10,269.99 × 4,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.06x = 49,194,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,194,279.10/7,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.42

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