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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.59, 10,888.32 and 4,633.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.59, 10,888.32 and 4,633.61 is: 6,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.59 : 10,888.32 = 4,633.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.59/10,888.32 = 4,633.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.59x = 10,888.32 × 4,633.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.59x = 50,452,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,228.44/7,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.31

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