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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.26, 10,347.37 and 4,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.26, 10,347.37 and 4,353.76 is: 6,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.26 : 10,347.37 = 4,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.26/10,347.37 = 4,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.26x = 10,347.37 × 4,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.26x = 45,049,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049,965.61/7,499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.25

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