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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.08, 10,281.02 and 4,798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.08, 10,281.02 and 4,798.10 is: 6,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.08 : 10,281.02 = 4,798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.08/10,281.02 = 4,798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.08x = 10,281.02 × 4,798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.08x = 49,329,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,362.06/7,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.43

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