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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.54, 10,858.38 and 4,606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.54, 10,858.38 and 4,606.42 is: 6,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.54 : 10,858.38 = 4,606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.54/10,858.38 = 4,606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.54x = 10,858.38 × 4,606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.54x = 50,018,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,258.80/7,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.08

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