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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.79, 10,548.46 and 4,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.79, 10,548.46 and 4,261.93 is: 6,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.79 : 10,548.46 = 4,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.79/10,548.46 = 4,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.79x = 10,548.46 × 4,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.79x = 44,956,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956,777.08/7,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.73

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