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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.76, 10,285.57 and 4,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.76, 10,285.57 and 4,620 is: 6,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.76 : 10,285.57 = 4,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.76/10,285.57 = 4,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.76x = 10,285.57 × 4,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.76x = 47,519,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,519,333.40/7,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.93

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