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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.49, 10,250.66 and 4,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.49, 10,250.66 and 4,595.51 is: 6,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.49 : 10,250.66 = 4,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.49/10,250.66 = 4,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.49x = 10,250.66 × 4,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.49x = 47,106,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,936.31/7,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.53

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