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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.28, 10,346.13 and 4,354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.28, 10,346.13 and 4,354.29 is: 6,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.28 : 10,346.13 = 4,354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.28/10,346.13 = 4,354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.28x = 10,346.13 × 4,354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.28x = 45,050,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050,050.40/7,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.65

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