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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.64, 10,351.98 and 4,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.64, 10,351.98 and 4,315.74 is: 5,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.64 : 10,351.98 = 4,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.64/10,351.98 = 4,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.64x = 10,351.98 × 4,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.64x = 44,676,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,454.17/7,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.76

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