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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.73, 10,321.85 and 4,122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.73, 10,321.85 and 4,122.47 is: 5,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.73 : 10,321.85 = 4,122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.73/10,321.85 = 4,122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.73x = 10,321.85 × 4,122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.73x = 42,551,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,553.64/7,479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.91

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