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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.18, 10,298.51 and 4,478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.18, 10,298.51 and 4,478.14 is: 6,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.18 : 10,298.51 = 4,478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.18/10,298.51 = 4,478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.18x = 10,298.51 × 4,478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.18x = 46,118,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,169.57/7,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.25

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