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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.33, 10,011.98 and 4,602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.33, 10,011.98 and 4,602.77 is: 6,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.33 : 10,011.98 = 4,602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.33/10,011.98 = 4,602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.33x = 10,011.98 × 4,602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.33x = 46,082,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,841.18/7,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.71

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