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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.89, 10,855.34 and 4,603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.89, 10,855.34 and 4,603.06 is: 6,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.89 : 10,855.34 = 4,603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.89/10,855.34 = 4,603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.89x = 10,855.34 × 4,603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.89x = 49,967,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967,806.42/7,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.22

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