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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.72, 10,141.58 and 4,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.72, 10,141.58 and 4,516.21 is: 6,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.72 : 10,141.58 = 4,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.72/10,141.58 = 4,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.72x = 10,141.58 × 4,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.72x = 45,801,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,528.98/7,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.59

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