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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.04, 10,028.70 and 4,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.04, 10,028.70 and 4,578.84 is: 6,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.04 : 10,028.70 = 4,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.04/10,028.70 = 4,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.04x = 10,028.70 × 4,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.04x = 45,919,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919,812.71/7,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,318.05

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