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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.74, 10,287.36 and 4,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.74, 10,287.36 and 4,051.67 is: 5,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.74 : 10,287.36 = 4,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.74/10,287.36 = 4,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.74x = 10,287.36 × 4,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.74x = 41,680,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,982.48/7,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.21

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