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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.47, 10,363.61 and 4,529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.47, 10,363.61 and 4,529.66 is: 6,247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.47 : 10,363.61 = 4,529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.47/10,363.61 = 4,529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.47x = 10,363.61 × 4,529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.47x = 46,943,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943,589.18/7,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.09

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