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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.89, 10,315.96 and 4,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.89, 10,315.96 and 4,604.16 is: 6,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.89 : 10,315.96 = 4,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.89/10,315.96 = 4,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.89x = 10,315.96 × 4,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.89x = 47,496,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496,307.37/7,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.26

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