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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.44, 10,316.58 and 4,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.44, 10,316.58 and 4,118.26 is: 5,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.44 : 10,316.58 = 4,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.44/10,316.58 = 4,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.44x = 10,316.58 × 4,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.44x = 42,486,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486,317.52/7,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.46

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