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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.68, 10,059.12 and 4,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.68, 10,059.12 and 4,769.28 is: 6,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.68 : 10,059.12 = 4,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.68/10,059.12 = 4,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.68x = 10,059.12 × 4,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.68x = 47,974,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974,759.83/7,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.80

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