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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.45, 10,049.27 and 4,596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.45, 10,049.27 and 4,596.57 is: 6,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.45 : 10,049.27 = 4,596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.45/10,049.27 = 4,596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.45x = 10,049.27 × 4,596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.45x = 46,192,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192,150.02/7,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.81

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