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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.66, 10,279.98 and 4,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.66, 10,279.98 and 4,305.78 is: 5,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.66 : 10,279.98 = 4,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.66/10,279.98 = 4,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.66x = 10,279.98 × 4,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.66x = 44,263,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,263,332.28/7,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.66

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