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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.04, 10,305.42 and 4,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.04, 10,305.42 and 4,484 is: 6,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.04 : 10,305.42 = 4,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.04/10,305.42 = 4,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.04x = 10,305.42 × 4,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.04x = 46,209,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,503.28/7,468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.63

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