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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.06, 10,262.39 and 4,452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.06, 10,262.39 and 4,452.82 is: 6,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.06 : 10,262.39 = 4,452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.06/10,262.39 = 4,452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.06x = 10,262.39 × 4,452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.06x = 45,696,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,696,527.52/7,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.43

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