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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.21, 10,316.70 and 4,490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.21, 10,316.70 and 4,490.28 is: 6,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.21 : 10,316.70 = 4,490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.21/10,316.70 = 4,490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.21x = 10,316.70 × 4,490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.21x = 46,324,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,324,871.68/7,476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.30

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