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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.65, 10,296.53 and 7,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.65, 10,296.53 and 7,059.99 is: 9,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.65 : 10,296.53 = 7,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.65/10,296.53 = 7,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.65x = 10,296.53 × 7,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.65x = 72,693,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,693,416.48/7,453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.73

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