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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.65, 10,262.90 and 4,451.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.65, 10,262.90 and 4,451.91 is: 6,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.65 : 10,262.90 = 4,451.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.65/10,262.90 = 4,451.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.65x = 10,262.90 × 4,451.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.65x = 45,689,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,501.57/7,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.83

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