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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.54, 10,021.21 and 4,612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.54, 10,021.21 and 4,612.47 is: 6,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.54 : 10,021.21 = 4,612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.54/10,021.21 = 4,612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.54x = 10,021.21 × 4,612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.54x = 46,222,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,530.49/7,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.64

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