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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.47, 10,323.97 and 4,124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.47, 10,323.97 and 4,124.11 is: 5,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.47 : 10,323.97 = 4,124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.47/10,323.97 = 4,124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.47x = 10,323.97 × 4,124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.47x = 42,577,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,167.30/7,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.02

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