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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.36, 10,347.51 and 4,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.36, 10,347.51 and 4,311.82 is: 5,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.36 : 10,347.51 = 4,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.36/10,347.51 = 4,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.36x = 10,347.51 × 4,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.36x = 44,616,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,600.57/7,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.18

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