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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.83, 10,209.51 and 4,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.83, 10,209.51 and 4,752.45 is: 6,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.83 : 10,209.51 = 4,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.83/10,209.51 = 4,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.83x = 10,209.51 × 4,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.83x = 48,520,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520,185.80/7,401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.17

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