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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.01, 10,015.68 and 4,605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.01, 10,015.68 and 4,605.45 is: 6,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.01 : 10,015.68 = 4,605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.01/10,015.68 = 4,605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.01x = 10,015.68 × 4,605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.01x = 46,126,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,713.46/7,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.41

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