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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.06, 10,315.86 and 4,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.06, 10,315.86 and 4,644 is: 6,408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.06 : 10,315.86 = 4,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.06/10,315.86 = 4,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.06x = 10,315.86 × 4,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.06x = 47,906,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,906,853.84/7,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.89

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