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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.04, 10,048.98 and 4,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.04, 10,048.98 and 4,629.64 is: 6,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.04 : 10,048.98 = 4,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.04/10,048.98 = 4,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.04x = 10,048.98 × 4,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.04x = 46,523,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,159.77/7,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.63

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