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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.36, 10,346.82 and 4,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.36, 10,346.82 and 4,354.92 is: 6,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.36 : 10,346.82 = 4,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.36/10,346.82 = 4,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.36x = 10,346.82 × 4,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.36x = 45,059,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,573.35/7,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.46

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