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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.83, 10,320.01 and 4,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.83, 10,320.01 and 4,121.33 is: 5,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.83 : 10,320.01 = 4,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.83/10,320.01 = 4,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.83x = 10,320.01 × 4,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.83x = 42,532,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532,104.91/7,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.76

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