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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.27, 10,060.68 and 4,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.27, 10,060.68 and 4,636.16 is: 6,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.27 : 10,060.68 = 4,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.27/10,060.68 = 4,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.27x = 10,060.68 × 4,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.27x = 46,642,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642,922.19/7,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.85

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