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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.48, 10,063.88 and 4,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.48, 10,063.88 and 4,463.16 is: 6,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.48 : 10,063.88 = 4,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.48/10,063.88 = 4,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.48x = 10,063.88 × 4,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.48x = 44,916,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916,706.66/7,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.63

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