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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.56, 10,302.76 and 4,482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.56, 10,302.76 and 4,482.73 is: 6,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.56 : 10,302.76 = 4,482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.56/10,302.76 = 4,482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.56x = 10,302.76 × 4,482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.56x = 46,184,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,491.33/7,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.34

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