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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.18, 10,309.17 and 4,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.18, 10,309.17 and 4,486.26 is: 6,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.18 : 10,309.17 = 4,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.18/10,309.17 = 4,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.18x = 10,309.17 × 4,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.18x = 46,249,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,617.00/7,470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.23

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