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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.33, 10,055.35 and 4,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.33, 10,055.35 and 4,632.22 is: 6,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.33 : 10,055.35 = 4,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.33/10,055.35 = 4,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.33x = 10,055.35 × 4,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.33x = 46,578,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,556.66/7,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.47

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