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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.60, 10,049.76 and 4,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.60, 10,049.76 and 4,626.24 is: 6,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.60 : 10,049.76 = 4,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.60/10,049.76 = 4,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.60x = 10,049.76 × 4,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.60x = 46,492,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,601.70/7,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.94

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