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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.64, 10,261.44 and 4,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.64, 10,261.44 and 4,451.88 is: 6,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.64 : 10,261.44 = 4,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.64/10,261.44 = 4,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.64x = 10,261.44 × 4,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.64x = 45,682,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,699.51/7,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.92

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