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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.66, 10,291.56 and 4,776.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.66, 10,291.56 and 4,776.59 is: 6,584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.66 : 10,291.56 = 4,776.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.66/10,291.56 = 4,776.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.66x = 10,291.56 × 4,776.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.66x = 49,158,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,562.58/7,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.62

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