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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.52, 10,291.96 and 4,314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.52, 10,291.96 and 4,314.12 is: 5,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.52 : 10,291.96 = 4,314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.52/10,291.96 = 4,314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.52x = 10,291.96 × 4,314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.52x = 44,400,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,750.48/7,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.02

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