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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.22, 10,297.02 and 4,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.22, 10,297.02 and 4,477.18 is: 6,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.22 : 10,297.02 = 4,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.22/10,297.02 = 4,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.22x = 10,297.02 × 4,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.22x = 46,101,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,612.00/7,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.83

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