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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.81, 10,876.14 and 4,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.81, 10,876.14 and 4,617 is: 6,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.81 : 10,876.14 = 4,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.81/10,876.14 = 4,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.81x = 10,876.14 × 4,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.81x = 50,215,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215,138.38/7,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.06

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