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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.72, 10,316.49 and 4,333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.72, 10,316.49 and 4,333.73 is: 5,980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.72 : 10,316.49 = 4,333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.72/10,316.49 = 4,333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.72x = 10,316.49 × 4,333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.72x = 44,708,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,708,882.21/7,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.55

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