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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.58, 10,326.96 and 4,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.58, 10,326.96 and 4,828.96 is: 6,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.58 : 10,326.96 = 4,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.58/10,326.96 = 4,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.58x = 10,326.96 × 4,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.58x = 49,868,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,868,476.76/7,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.50

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