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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.37, 10,314.59 and 4,679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.37, 10,314.59 and 4,679.25 is: 6,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.37 : 10,314.59 = 4,679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.37/10,314.59 = 4,679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.37x = 10,314.59 × 4,679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.37x = 48,264,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,264,521.86/7,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,456.47

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