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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.59, 10,309.72 and 4,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.59, 10,309.72 and 4,113.72 is: 5,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.59 : 10,309.72 = 4,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.59/10,309.72 = 4,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.59x = 10,309.72 × 4,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.59x = 42,411,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411,301.36/7,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.10

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