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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.88, 10,309.11 and 4,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.88, 10,309.11 and 4,821.14 is: 6,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.88 : 10,309.11 = 4,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.88/10,309.11 = 4,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.88x = 10,309.11 × 4,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.88x = 49,701,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701,611.04/7,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.93

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