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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.70, 10,472.30 and 7,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.70, 10,472.30 and 7,461.70 is: 10,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.70 : 10,472.30 = 7,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.70/10,472.30 = 7,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.70x = 10,472.30 × 7,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.70x = 78,141,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,141,160.91/7,461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.30

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