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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.62, 10,261.76 and 4,453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.62, 10,261.76 and 4,453.89 is: 6,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.62 : 10,261.76 = 4,453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.62/10,261.76 = 4,453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.62x = 10,261.76 × 4,453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.62x = 45,704,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704,750.25/7,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.25

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