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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.67, 10,322.96 and 4,497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.67, 10,322.96 and 4,497.63 is: 6,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.67 : 10,322.96 = 4,497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.67/10,322.96 = 4,497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.67x = 10,322.96 × 4,497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.67x = 46,428,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,832.10/7,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.68

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