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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.59, 10,316.79 and 4,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.59, 10,316.79 and 4,333.17 is: 5,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.59 : 10,316.79 = 4,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.59/10,316.79 = 4,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.59x = 10,316.79 × 4,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.59x = 44,704,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704,404.92/7,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.45

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