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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.52, 9,726.37 and 4,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.52, 9,726.37 and 4,536.81 is: 6,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.52 : 9,726.37 = 4,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.52/9,726.37 = 4,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.52x = 9,726.37 × 4,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.52x = 44,126,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,681.34/7,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.75

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