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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.70, 10,913.18 and 4,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.70, 10,913.18 and 4,652.40 is: 6,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.70 : 10,913.18 = 4,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.70/10,913.18 = 4,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.70x = 10,913.18 × 4,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.70x = 50,772,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772,478.63/7,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.08

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