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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.89, 10,348.83 and 4,515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.89, 10,348.83 and 4,515.66 is: 6,231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.89 : 10,348.83 = 4,515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.89/10,348.83 = 4,515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.89x = 10,348.83 × 4,515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.89x = 46,731,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,797.68/7,498.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.83

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