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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.96, 10,277.41 and 4,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.96, 10,277.41 and 4,463.72 is: 6,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.96 : 10,277.41 = 4,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.96/10,277.41 = 4,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.96x = 10,277.41 × 4,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.96x = 45,875,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,480.57/7,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.47

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