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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.69, 10,350.20 and 4,312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.69, 10,350.20 and 4,312.34 is: 5,952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.69 : 10,350.20 = 4,312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.69/10,350.20 = 4,312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.69x = 10,350.20 × 4,312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.69x = 44,633,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633,573.25/7,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.18

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