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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.59, 10,875.02 and 4,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.59, 10,875.02 and 4,662.06 is: 6,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.59 : 10,875.02 = 4,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.59/10,875.02 = 4,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.59x = 10,875.02 × 4,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.59x = 50,699,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699,972.43/7,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.05

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