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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.85, 10,344.33 and 4,512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.85, 10,344.33 and 4,512.89 is: 6,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.85 : 10,344.33 = 4,512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.85/10,344.33 = 4,512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.85x = 10,344.33 × 4,512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.85x = 46,682,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682,823.41/7,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.33

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