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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.69, 10,301.89 and 4,815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.69, 10,301.89 and 4,815.62 is: 6,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.69 : 10,301.89 = 4,815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.69/10,301.89 = 4,815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.69x = 10,301.89 × 4,815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.69x = 49,609,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609,987.52/7,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.17

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