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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.79, 10,326.96 and 4,337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.79, 10,326.96 and 4,337.37 is: 5,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.79 : 10,326.96 = 4,337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.79/10,326.96 = 4,337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.79x = 10,326.96 × 4,337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.79x = 44,791,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,846.50/7,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.78

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