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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.61, 10,056.69 and 4,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.61, 10,056.69 and 4,599.91 is: 6,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.61 : 10,056.69 = 4,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.61/10,056.69 = 4,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.61x = 10,056.69 × 4,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.61x = 46,259,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259,909.75/7,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.00

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