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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.81, 10,126.58 and 4,503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.81, 10,126.58 and 4,503.65 is: 6,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.81 : 10,126.58 = 4,503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.81/10,126.58 = 4,503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.81x = 10,126.58 × 4,503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.81x = 45,606,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606,498.87/7,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.97

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