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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.70, 10,327.37 and 4,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.70, 10,327.37 and 4,126.50 is: 5,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.70 : 10,327.37 = 4,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.70/10,327.37 = 4,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.70x = 10,327.37 × 4,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.70x = 42,615,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,871.67/7,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.50

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