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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.48, 10,310.82 and 4,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.48, 10,310.82 and 4,817 is: 6,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.48 : 10,310.82 = 4,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.48/10,310.82 = 4,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.48x = 10,310.82 × 4,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.48x = 49,667,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667,219.94/7,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,649.35

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