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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.88, 10,263.33 and 4,452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.88, 10,263.33 and 4,452.84 is: 6,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.88 : 10,263.33 = 4,452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.88/10,263.33 = 4,452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.88x = 10,263.33 × 4,452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.88x = 45,700,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,966.36/7,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.18

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