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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.85, 10,257.94 and 4,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.85, 10,257.94 and 4,451.11 is: 6,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.85 : 10,257.94 = 4,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.85/10,257.94 = 4,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.85x = 10,257.94 × 4,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.85x = 45,659,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659,233.83/7,435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.42

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