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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.33, 10,010.60 and 4,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.33, 10,010.60 and 4,601.77 is: 6,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.33 : 10,010.60 = 4,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.33/10,010.60 = 4,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.33x = 10,010.60 × 4,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.33x = 46,066,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,428.71/7,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.33

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