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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.54, 10,511.70 and 4,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.54, 10,511.70 and 4,548.93 is: 6,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.54 : 10,511.70 = 4,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.54/10,511.70 = 4,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.54x = 10,511.70 × 4,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.54x = 47,816,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816,987.48/7,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.78

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