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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.94, 10,259.97 and 4,601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.94, 10,259.97 and 4,601.79 is: 6,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.94 : 10,259.97 = 4,601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.94/10,259.97 = 4,601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.94x = 10,259.97 × 4,601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.94x = 47,214,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,227.35/7,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.17

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