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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.58, 10,338.35 and 4,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.58, 10,338.35 and 4,506.81 is: 6,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.58 : 10,338.35 = 4,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.58/10,338.35 = 4,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.58x = 10,338.35 × 4,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.58x = 46,592,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,956.63/7,490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.21

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