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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.60, 10,019.46 and 6,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.60, 10,019.46 and 6,148.60 is: 8,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.60 : 10,019.46 = 6,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.60/10,019.46 = 6,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.60x = 10,019.46 × 6,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.60x = 61,605,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,651.76/7,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.25

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