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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.47, 10,349.43 and 4,514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.47, 10,349.43 and 4,514.67 is: 6,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.47 : 10,349.43 = 4,514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.47/10,349.43 = 4,514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.47x = 10,349.43 × 4,514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.47x = 46,724,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724,251.50/7,499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.34

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