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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.49, 10,252.03 and 4,596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.49, 10,252.03 and 4,596.51 is: 6,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.49 : 10,252.03 = 4,596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.49/10,252.03 = 4,596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.49x = 10,252.03 × 4,596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.49x = 47,123,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123,558.42/7,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.92

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