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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.61, 10,327.63 and 4,834.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.61, 10,327.63 and 4,834.81 is: 6,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.61 : 10,327.63 = 4,834.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.61/10,327.63 = 4,834.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.61x = 10,327.63 × 4,834.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.61x = 49,932,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932,128.80/7,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.42

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