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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.53, 10,285.70 and 4,096.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.53, 10,285.70 and 4,096.31 is: 5,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.53 : 10,285.70 = 4,096.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.53/10,285.70 = 4,096.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.53x = 10,285.70 × 4,096.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.53x = 42,133,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133,343.86/7,453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.80

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