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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.52, 10,253.62 and 4,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.52, 10,253.62 and 4,782.41 is: 6,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.52 : 10,253.62 = 4,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.52/10,253.62 = 4,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.52x = 10,253.62 × 4,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.52x = 49,037,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037,014.82/7,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.52

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