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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.09, 10,872.77 and 4,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.09, 10,872.77 and 4,660.56 is: 6,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.09 : 10,872.77 = 4,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.09/10,872.77 = 4,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.09x = 10,872.77 × 4,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.09x = 50,673,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,673,173.65/7,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.81

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