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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.03, 10,143.39 and 4,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.03, 10,143.39 and 4,517.52 is: 6,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.03 : 10,143.39 = 4,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.03/10,143.39 = 4,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.03x = 10,143.39 × 4,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.03x = 45,823,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,022.17/7,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.40

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