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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.92, 10,292.34 and 4,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.92, 10,292.34 and 4,475.88 is: 6,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.92 : 10,292.34 = 4,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.92/10,292.34 = 4,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.92x = 10,292.34 × 4,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.92x = 46,067,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067,278.76/7,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.96

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