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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.64, 10,308.36 and 4,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.64, 10,308.36 and 4,486 is: 6,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.64 : 10,308.36 = 4,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.64/10,308.36 = 4,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.64x = 10,308.36 × 4,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.64x = 46,243,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,302.96/7,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.01

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