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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.79, 10,047.25 and 4,633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.79, 10,047.25 and 4,633.09 is: 6,392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.79 : 10,047.25 = 4,633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.79/10,047.25 = 4,633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.79x = 10,047.25 × 4,633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.79x = 46,549,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549,813.50/7,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.63

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