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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.88, 10,263.75 and 4,452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.88, 10,263.75 and 4,452.71 is: 6,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.88 : 10,263.75 = 4,452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.88/10,263.75 = 4,452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.88x = 10,263.75 × 4,452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.88x = 45,701,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701,502.26/7,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.25

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