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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.68, 10,282.09 and 4,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.68, 10,282.09 and 4,093.64 is: 5,649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.68 : 10,282.09 = 4,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.68/10,282.09 = 4,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.68x = 10,282.09 × 4,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.68x = 42,091,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,159.50/7,450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.30

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