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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.59, 10,316.26 and 4,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.59, 10,316.26 and 4,493.07 is: 6,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.59 : 10,316.26 = 4,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.59/10,316.26 = 4,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.59x = 10,316.26 × 4,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.59x = 46,351,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,683.93/7,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.40

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