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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.79, 10,301.82 and 4,482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.79, 10,301.82 and 4,482.15 is: 6,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.79 : 10,301.82 = 4,482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.79/10,301.82 = 4,482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.79x = 10,301.82 × 4,482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.79x = 46,174,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174,302.51/7,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.79

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