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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.62, 10,018.44 and 4,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.62, 10,018.44 and 4,608.60 is: 6,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.62 : 10,018.44 = 4,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.62/10,018.44 = 4,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.62x = 10,018.44 × 4,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.62x = 46,170,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,982.58/7,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.22

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