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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.68, 10,060.50 and 4,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.68, 10,060.50 and 4,770.28 is: 6,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.68 : 10,060.50 = 4,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.68/10,060.50 = 4,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.68x = 10,060.50 × 4,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.68x = 47,991,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991,401.94/7,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.18

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