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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.28, 10,068.41 and 4,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.28, 10,068.41 and 4,644.27 is: 6,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.28 : 10,068.41 = 4,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.28/10,068.41 = 4,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.28x = 10,068.41 × 4,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.28x = 46,760,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,414.51/7,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.44

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