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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.26, 10,261.51 and 4,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.26, 10,261.51 and 4,451.09 is: 6,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.26 : 10,261.51 = 4,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.26/10,261.51 = 4,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.26x = 10,261.51 × 4,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.26x = 45,674,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674,897.92/7,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.02

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