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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.70, 10,311.90 and 4,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.70, 10,311.90 and 4,285.32 is: 5,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.70 : 10,311.90 = 4,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.70/10,311.90 = 4,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.70x = 10,311.90 × 4,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.70x = 44,189,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,189,791.31/7,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.50

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