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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.58, 10,055.69 and 4,632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.58, 10,055.69 and 4,632.47 is: 6,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.58 : 10,055.69 = 4,632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.58/10,055.69 = 4,632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.58x = 10,055.69 × 4,632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.58x = 46,582,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582,682.25/7,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.82

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