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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.29, 10,333.98 and 4,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.29, 10,333.98 and 4,503.56 is: 6,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.29 : 10,333.98 = 4,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.29/10,333.98 = 4,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.29x = 10,333.98 × 4,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.29x = 46,539,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539,647.30/7,488.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.99

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