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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.62, 10,015.68 and 4,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.62, 10,015.68 and 4,606.60 is: 6,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.62 : 10,015.68 = 4,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.62/10,015.68 = 4,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.62x = 10,015.68 × 4,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.62x = 46,138,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,138,231.49/7,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,355.46

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