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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.26, 10,313.91 and 4,956.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.26, 10,313.91 and 4,956.54 is: 6,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.26 : 10,313.91 = 4,956.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.26/10,313.91 = 4,956.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.26x = 10,313.91 × 4,956.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.26x = 51,121,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,121,307.47/7,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.90

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