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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.27, 10,263.74 and 4,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.27, 10,263.74 and 4,452.51 is: 6,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.27 : 10,263.74 = 4,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.27/10,263.74 = 4,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.27x = 10,263.74 × 4,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.27x = 45,699,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,382.72/7,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.64

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