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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.36, 10,299.06 and 4,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.36, 10,299.06 and 4,478.60 is: 6,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.36 : 10,299.06 = 4,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.36/10,299.06 = 4,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.36x = 10,299.06 × 4,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.36x = 46,125,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,370.12/7,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.24

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