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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.92, 10,302 and 4,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.92, 10,302 and 4,482.88 is: 6,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.92 : 10,302 = 4,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.92/10,302 = 4,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.92x = 10,302 × 4,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.92x = 46,182,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,629.76/7,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.62

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