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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.76, 10,350.44 and 4,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.76, 10,350.44 and 4,516.88 is: 6,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.76 : 10,350.44 = 4,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.76/10,350.44 = 4,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.76x = 10,350.44 × 4,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.76x = 46,751,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751,695.43/7,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.76

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