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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.83, 10,349.55 and 4,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.83, 10,349.55 and 4,474.08 is: 6,174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.83 : 10,349.55 = 4,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.83/10,349.55 = 4,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.83x = 10,349.55 × 4,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.83x = 46,304,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304,714.66/7,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.93

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