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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.77, 10,059.99 and 4,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.77, 10,059.99 and 4,635.66 is: 6,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.77 : 10,059.99 = 4,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.77/10,059.99 = 4,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.77x = 10,059.99 × 4,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.77x = 46,634,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,634,693.24/7,288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.16

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