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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.07, 10,013.89 and 4,602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.07, 10,013.89 and 4,602.27 is: 6,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.07 : 10,013.89 = 4,602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.07/10,013.89 = 4,602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.07x = 10,013.89 × 4,602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.07x = 46,086,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086,625.53/7,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.83

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