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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.49, 10,027.90 and 4,612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.49, 10,027.90 and 4,612.33 is: 6,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.49 : 10,027.90 = 4,612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.49/10,027.90 = 4,612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.49x = 10,027.90 × 4,612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.49x = 46,251,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251,984.01/7,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.98

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