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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.79, 10,311.17 and 4,489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.79, 10,311.17 and 4,489.29 is: 6,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.79 : 10,311.17 = 4,489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.79/10,311.17 = 4,489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.79x = 10,311.17 × 4,489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.79x = 46,289,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,809.92/7,472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.45

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