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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.93, 10,299.44 and 4,479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.93, 10,299.44 and 4,479.89 is: 6,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.93 : 10,299.44 = 4,479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.93/10,299.44 = 4,479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.93x = 10,299.44 × 4,479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.93x = 46,140,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140,335.86/7,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.77

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