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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.16, 10,261.44 and 4,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.16, 10,261.44 and 4,452.24 is: 6,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.16 : 10,261.44 = 4,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.16/10,261.44 = 4,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.16x = 10,261.44 × 4,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.16x = 45,686,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,393.63/7,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.82

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