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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.43, 10,305.32 and 6,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.43, 10,305.32 and 6,055.72 is: 8,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.43 : 10,305.32 = 6,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.43/10,305.32 = 6,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.43x = 10,305.32 × 6,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.43x = 62,406,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406,132.43/7,470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.75

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