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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.46, 10,282.97 and 4,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.46, 10,282.97 and 4,048.44 is: 5,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.46 : 10,282.97 = 4,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.46/10,282.97 = 4,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.46x = 10,282.97 × 4,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.46x = 41,629,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,987.07/7,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.82

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