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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.15, 10,017.32 and 4,611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.15, 10,017.32 and 4,611.21 is: 6,359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.15 : 10,017.32 = 4,611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.15/10,017.32 = 4,611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.15x = 10,017.32 × 4,611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.15x = 46,191,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,943.10/7,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.77

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