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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.09, 10,255.97 and 4,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.09, 10,255.97 and 4,446.16 is: 6,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.09 : 10,255.97 = 4,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.09/10,255.97 = 4,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.09x = 10,255.97 × 4,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.09x = 45,599,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,669.05/7,432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.51

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