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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.36, 10,304.10 and 4,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.36, 10,304.10 and 4,674 is: 6,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.36 : 10,304.10 = 4,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.36/10,304.10 = 4,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.36x = 10,304.10 × 4,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.36x = 48,161,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161,363.40/7,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.41

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