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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.07, 10,012.51 and 4,601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.07, 10,012.51 and 4,601.27 is: 6,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.07 : 10,012.51 = 4,601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.07/10,012.51 = 4,601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.07x = 10,012.51 × 4,601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.07x = 46,070,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070,292.67/7,258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.46

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