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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.28, 10,392.96 and 4,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.28, 10,392.96 and 4,699 is: 6,482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.28 : 10,392.96 = 4,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.28/10,392.96 = 4,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.28x = 10,392.96 × 4,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.28x = 48,836,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,519.04/7,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.77

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