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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.19, 10,023.39 and 4,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.19, 10,023.39 and 4,609.08 is: 6,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.19 : 10,023.39 = 4,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.19/10,023.39 = 4,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.19x = 10,023.39 × 4,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.19x = 46,198,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198,606.38/7,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.53

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