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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.77, 10,305.35 and 4,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.77, 10,305.35 and 4,671.41 is: 6,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.77 : 10,305.35 = 4,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.77/10,305.35 = 4,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.77x = 10,305.35 × 4,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.77x = 48,140,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140,457.68/7,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.85

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