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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.92, 10,285.98 and 4,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.92, 10,285.98 and 4,471.40 is: 6,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.92 : 10,285.98 = 4,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.92/10,285.98 = 4,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.92x = 10,285.98 × 4,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.92x = 45,992,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,730.97/7,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.27

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