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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.24, 10,013.46 and 4,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.24, 10,013.46 and 4,459.88 is: 6,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.24 : 10,013.46 = 4,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.24/10,013.46 = 4,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.24x = 10,013.46 × 4,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.24x = 44,658,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,658,779.92/7,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.00

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