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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.13, 10,283.54 and 4,806.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.13, 10,283.54 and 4,806.23 is: 6,633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.13 : 10,283.54 = 4,806.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.13/10,283.54 = 4,806.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.13x = 10,283.54 × 4,806.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.13x = 49,425,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,044.76/7,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.23

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