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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.54, 11,172.33 and 4,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.54, 11,172.33 and 4,170.42 is: 6,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.54 : 11,172.33 = 4,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.54/11,172.33 = 4,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.54x = 11,172.33 × 4,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.54x = 46,593,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593,308.48/7,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.00

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