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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.95, 10,017.14 and 4,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.95, 10,017.14 and 4,462.59 is: 6,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.95 : 10,017.14 = 4,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.95/10,017.14 = 4,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.95x = 10,017.14 × 4,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.95x = 44,702,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702,366.48/7,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.70

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