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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.76, 10,322.01 and 4,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.76, 10,322.01 and 4,076.76 is: 5,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.76 : 10,322.01 = 4,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.76/10,322.01 = 4,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.76x = 10,322.01 × 4,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.76x = 42,080,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080,357.49/7,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.90

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