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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.52, 10,282.95 and 4,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.52, 10,282.95 and 4,094.32 is: 5,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.52 : 10,282.95 = 4,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.52/10,282.95 = 4,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.52x = 10,282.95 × 4,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.52x = 42,101,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,687.84/7,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.08

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