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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.72, 10,016.80 and 4,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.72, 10,016.80 and 4,610.48 is: 6,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.72 : 10,016.80 = 4,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.72/10,016.80 = 4,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.72x = 10,016.80 × 4,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.72x = 46,182,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,194.45/7,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.43

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