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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.69, 10,315.92 and 4,493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.69, 10,315.92 and 4,493.17 is: 6,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.69 : 10,315.92 = 4,493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.69/10,315.92 = 4,493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.69x = 10,315.92 × 4,493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.69x = 46,351,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,212.01/7,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.26

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