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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.52, 10,293.34 and 4,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.52, 10,293.34 and 4,315.12 is: 5,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.52 : 10,293.34 = 4,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.52/10,293.34 = 4,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.52x = 10,293.34 × 4,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.52x = 44,416,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416,997.30/7,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.40

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