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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.82, 10,062.94 and 4,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.82, 10,062.94 and 4,637.72 is: 6,401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.82 : 10,062.94 = 4,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.82/10,062.94 = 4,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.82x = 10,062.94 × 4,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.82x = 46,669,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,669,098.10/7,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.08

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