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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.46, 10,332.33 and 4,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.46, 10,332.33 and 4,502.72 is: 6,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.46 : 10,332.33 = 4,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.46/10,332.33 = 4,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.46x = 10,332.33 × 4,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.46x = 46,523,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,588.94/7,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.53

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