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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.58, 10,009.57 and 4,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.58, 10,009.57 and 4,601.02 is: 6,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.58 : 10,009.57 = 4,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.58/10,009.57 = 4,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.58x = 10,009.57 × 4,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.58x = 46,054,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054,183.73/7,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.29

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