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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.62, 10,013.20 and 4,458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.62, 10,013.20 and 4,458.50 is: 6,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.62 : 10,013.20 = 4,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.62/10,013.20 = 4,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.62x = 10,013.20 × 4,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.62x = 44,643,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643,852.20/7,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.85

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