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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.63, 10,316.37 and 4,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.63, 10,316.37 and 4,333.64 is: 5,980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.63 : 10,316.37 = 4,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.63/10,316.37 = 4,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.63x = 10,316.37 × 4,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.63x = 44,707,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707,382.10/7,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.42

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