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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.53, 10,281.78 and 4,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.53, 10,281.78 and 4,093.62 is: 5,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.53 : 10,281.78 = 4,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.53/10,281.78 = 4,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.53x = 10,281.78 × 4,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.53x = 42,089,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,089,700.24/7,450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.22

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