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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.20, 10,048.92 and 4,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.20, 10,048.92 and 4,596.32 is: 6,343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.20 : 10,048.92 = 4,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.20/10,048.92 = 4,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.20x = 10,048.92 × 4,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.20x = 46,188,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188,051.97/7,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.47

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