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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.78, 10,361.62 and 4,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.78, 10,361.62 and 4,673.30 is: 6,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.78 : 10,361.62 = 4,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.78/10,361.62 = 4,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.78x = 10,361.62 × 4,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.78x = 48,422,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422,958.75/7,504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.28

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