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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.32, 10,261.92 and 4,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.32, 10,261.92 and 4,453.92 is: 6,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.32 : 10,261.92 = 4,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.32/10,261.92 = 4,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.32x = 10,261.92 × 4,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.32x = 45,705,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705,770.73/7,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.29

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