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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.58, 10,061.98 and 4,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.58, 10,061.98 and 4,461.08 is: 6,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.58 : 10,061.98 = 4,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.58/10,061.98 = 4,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.58x = 10,061.98 × 4,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.58x = 44,887,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,887,297.74/7,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.36

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