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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.83, 10,047.94 and 4,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.83, 10,047.94 and 4,592.46 is: 6,339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.83 : 10,047.94 = 4,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.83/10,047.94 = 4,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.83x = 10,047.94 × 4,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.83x = 46,144,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,788.73/7,278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.59

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