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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.40, 10,281.48 and 4,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.40, 10,281.48 and 4,306.52 is: 5,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.40 : 10,281.48 = 4,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.40/10,281.48 = 4,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.40x = 10,281.48 × 4,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.40x = 44,277,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,399.25/7,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.96

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