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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.32, 10,350.51 and 4,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.32, 10,350.51 and 4,314.76 is: 5,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.32 : 10,350.51 = 4,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.32/10,350.51 = 4,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.32x = 10,350.51 × 4,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.32x = 44,659,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,966.53/7,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.20

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