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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.09, 10,312.31 and 4,957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.09, 10,312.31 and 4,957.61 is: 6,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.09 : 10,312.31 = 4,957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.09/10,312.31 = 4,957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.09x = 10,312.31 × 4,957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.09x = 51,124,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124,372.01/7,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.30

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