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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.24, 10,258.59 and 4,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.24, 10,258.59 and 4,601.26 is: 6,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.24 : 10,258.59 = 4,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.24/10,258.59 = 4,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.24x = 10,258.59 × 4,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.24x = 47,202,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,439.82/7,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.48

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