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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.76, 10,414.26 and 4,561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.76, 10,414.26 and 4,561.49 is: 6,294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.76 : 10,414.26 = 4,561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.76/10,414.26 = 4,561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.76x = 10,414.26 × 4,561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.76x = 47,504,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504,542.85/7,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.69

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