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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.04, 10,021.86 and 4,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.04, 10,021.86 and 4,607.96 is: 6,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.04 : 10,021.86 = 4,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.04/10,021.86 = 4,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.04x = 10,021.86 × 4,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.04x = 46,180,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180,279.90/7,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.01

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