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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.61, 10,885.28 and 4,658.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.61, 10,885.28 and 4,658.37 is: 6,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.61 : 10,885.28 = 4,658.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.61/10,885.28 = 4,658.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.61x = 10,885.28 × 4,658.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.61x = 50,707,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707,638.50/7,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.68

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