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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.62, 10,262.01 and 4,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.62, 10,262.01 and 4,451.45 is: 6,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.62 : 10,262.01 = 4,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.62/10,262.01 = 4,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.62x = 10,262.01 × 4,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.62x = 45,680,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680,800.46/7,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.51

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