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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.31, 10,023.68 and 4,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.31, 10,023.68 and 4,906.64 is: 6,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.31 : 10,023.68 = 4,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.31/10,023.68 = 4,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.31x = 10,023.68 × 4,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.31x = 49,182,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182,564.70/7,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.24

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