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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.80, 10,317.52 and 4,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.80, 10,317.52 and 4,493.20 is: 6,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.80 : 10,317.52 = 4,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.80/10,317.52 = 4,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.80x = 10,317.52 × 4,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.80x = 46,358,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,680.86/7,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.17

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