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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.52, 10,312.79 and 4,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.52, 10,312.79 and 4,486.22 is: 6,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.52 : 10,312.79 = 4,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.52/10,312.79 = 4,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.52x = 10,312.79 × 4,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.52x = 46,265,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265,370.76/7,475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.92

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