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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.61, 10,064.52 and 4,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.61, 10,064.52 and 4,461.26 is: 6,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.61 : 10,064.52 = 4,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.61/10,064.52 = 4,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.61x = 10,064.52 × 4,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.61x = 44,900,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900,390.17/7,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.97

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