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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.35, 10,018.04 and 4,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.35, 10,018.04 and 4,571.94 is: 6,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.35 : 10,018.04 = 4,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.35/10,018.04 = 4,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.35x = 10,018.04 × 4,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.35x = 45,801,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,854.94/7,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.89

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