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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.68, 10,021.04 and 4,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.68, 10,021.04 and 4,608.80 is: 6,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.68 : 10,021.04 = 4,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.68/10,021.04 = 4,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.68x = 10,021.04 × 4,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.68x = 46,184,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,969.15/7,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.85

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