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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.34, 10,010.87 and 4,564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.34, 10,010.87 and 4,564.28 is: 6,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.34 : 10,010.87 = 4,564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.34/10,010.87 = 4,564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.34x = 10,010.87 × 4,564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.34x = 45,692,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692,340.85/7,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.02

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