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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.43, 10,221.65 and 4,538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.43, 10,221.65 and 4,538.68 is: 6,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.43 : 10,221.65 = 4,538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.43/10,221.65 = 4,538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.43x = 10,221.65 × 4,538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.43x = 46,392,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,798.42/7,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.17

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