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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.47, 10,275.35 and 4,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.47, 10,275.35 and 4,462.22 is: 6,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.47 : 10,275.35 = 4,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.47/10,275.35 = 4,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.47x = 10,275.35 × 4,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.47x = 45,850,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,849.97/7,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.40

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