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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.58, 10,304.58 and 4,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.58, 10,304.58 and 4,482.64 is: 6,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.58 : 10,304.58 = 4,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.58/10,304.58 = 4,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.58x = 10,304.58 × 4,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.58x = 46,191,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,722.49/7,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.63

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