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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.58, 10,265.11 and 4,454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.58, 10,265.11 and 4,454.01 is: 6,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.58 : 10,265.11 = 4,454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.58/10,265.11 = 4,454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.58x = 10,265.11 × 4,454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.58x = 45,720,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,720,891.46/7,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.28

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