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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.52, 10,283.94 and 4,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.52, 10,283.94 and 4,621.14 is: 6,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.52 : 10,283.94 = 4,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.52/10,283.94 = 4,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.52x = 10,283.94 × 4,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.52x = 47,523,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523,526.49/7,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.13

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