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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.83, 10,333.17 and 4,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.83, 10,333.17 and 4,503.06 is: 6,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.83 : 10,333.17 = 4,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.83/10,333.17 = 4,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.83x = 10,333.17 × 4,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.83x = 46,530,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530,884.50/7,486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.03

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