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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.94, 10,317.21 and 4,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.94, 10,317.21 and 4,494.33 is: 6,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.94 : 10,317.21 = 4,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.94/10,317.21 = 4,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.94x = 10,317.21 × 4,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.94x = 46,368,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,946.42/7,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.42

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