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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.47, 10,305.77 and 4,634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.47, 10,305.77 and 4,634.82 is: 6,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.47 : 10,305.77 = 4,634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.47/10,305.77 = 4,634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.47x = 10,305.77 × 4,634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.47x = 47,765,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765,365.74/7,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.03

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