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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.52, 10,252.25 and 4,781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.52, 10,252.25 and 4,781.41 is: 6,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.52 : 10,252.25 = 4,781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.52/10,252.25 = 4,781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.52x = 10,252.25 × 4,781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.52x = 49,020,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020,186.77/7,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,597.15

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