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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.62, 10,263.39 and 4,452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.62, 10,263.39 and 4,452.45 is: 6,144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.62 : 10,263.39 = 4,452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.62/10,263.39 = 4,452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.62x = 10,263.39 × 4,452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.62x = 45,697,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,230.81/7,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.89

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