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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.52, 10,276.38 and 4,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.52, 10,276.38 and 4,461.96 is: 6,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.52 : 10,276.38 = 4,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.52/10,276.38 = 4,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.52x = 10,276.38 × 4,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.52x = 45,852,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,796.50/7,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.44

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