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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.38, 10,284.96 and 4,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.38, 10,284.96 and 4,619.76 is: 6,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.38 : 10,284.96 = 4,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.38/10,284.96 = 4,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.38x = 10,284.96 × 4,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.38x = 47,514,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,514,046.81/7,449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.26

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