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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.22, 10,138.71 and 4,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.22, 10,138.71 and 4,552.14 is: 6,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.22 : 10,138.71 = 4,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.22/10,138.71 = 4,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.22x = 10,138.71 × 4,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.22x = 46,152,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,827.34/7,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.53

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