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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.08, 10,043.35 and 4,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.08, 10,043.35 and 4,626.06 is: 6,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.08 : 10,043.35 = 4,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.08/10,043.35 = 4,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.08x = 10,043.35 × 4,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.08x = 46,461,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,165.80/7,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.96

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