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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.40, 10,266.98 and 4,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.40, 10,266.98 and 4,786.60 is: 6,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.40 : 10,266.98 = 4,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.40/10,266.98 = 4,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.40x = 10,266.98 × 4,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.40x = 49,143,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,926.47/7,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.35

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