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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.08, 10,315.59 and 4,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.08, 10,315.59 and 4,117.90 is: 5,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.08 : 10,315.59 = 4,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.08/10,315.59 = 4,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.08x = 10,315.59 × 4,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.08x = 42,478,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478,516.48/7,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.69

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