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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.44, 10,045.23 and 4,590.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.44, 10,045.23 and 4,590.53 is: 6,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.44 : 10,045.23 = 4,590.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.44/10,045.23 = 4,590.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.44x = 10,045.23 × 4,590.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.44x = 46,112,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112,937.57/7,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.95

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