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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.58, 10,263.56 and 4,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.58, 10,263.56 and 4,451.66 is: 6,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.58 : 10,263.56 = 4,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.58/10,263.56 = 4,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.58x = 10,263.56 × 4,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.58x = 45,689,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,879.51/7,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.11

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