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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.93, 10,042.95 and 4,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.93, 10,042.95 and 4,624.38 is: 6,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.93 : 10,042.95 = 4,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.93/10,042.95 = 4,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.93x = 10,042.95 × 4,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.93x = 46,442,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,417.12/7,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.14

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