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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.23, 10,848.38 and 4,598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.23, 10,848.38 and 4,598.41 is: 6,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.23 : 10,848.38 = 4,598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.23/10,848.38 = 4,598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.23x = 10,848.38 × 4,598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.23x = 49,885,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,885,221.84/7,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.25

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