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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.61, 10,889.78 and 4,661.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.61, 10,889.78 and 4,661.37 is: 6,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.61 : 10,889.78 = 4,661.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.61/10,889.78 = 4,661.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.61x = 10,889.78 × 4,661.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.61x = 50,761,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761,270.49/7,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.18

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