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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.83, 10,012.67 and 4,603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.83, 10,012.67 and 4,603.27 is: 6,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.83 : 10,012.67 = 4,603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.83/10,012.67 = 4,603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.83x = 10,012.67 × 4,603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.83x = 46,091,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,023.43/7,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.40

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