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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.59, 10,049.55 and 4,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.59, 10,049.55 and 4,630.56 is: 6,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.59 : 10,049.55 = 4,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.59/10,049.55 = 4,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.59x = 10,049.55 × 4,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.59x = 46,535,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535,044.25/7,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.15

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