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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.79, 10,048.63 and 4,634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.79, 10,048.63 and 4,634.09 is: 6,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.79 : 10,048.63 = 4,634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.79/10,048.63 = 4,634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.79x = 10,048.63 × 4,634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.79x = 46,566,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,566,255.80/7,282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.01

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