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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.12, 10,251.54 and 4,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.12, 10,251.54 and 4,594.95 is: 6,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.12 : 10,251.54 = 4,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.12/10,251.54 = 4,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.12x = 10,251.54 × 4,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.12x = 47,105,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105,313.72/7,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.34

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