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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.12, 10,051.96 and 4,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.12, 10,051.96 and 4,631.56 is: 6,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.12 : 10,051.96 = 4,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.12/10,051.96 = 4,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.12x = 10,051.96 × 4,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.12x = 46,556,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,255.86/7,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.60

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