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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.62, 10,285.32 and 4,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.62, 10,285.32 and 4,096.39 is: 5,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.62 : 10,285.32 = 4,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.62/10,285.32 = 4,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.62x = 10,285.32 × 4,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.62x = 42,132,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,681.99/7,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.65

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