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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.08, 10,069.68 and 4,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.08, 10,069.68 and 4,644.64 is: 6,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.08 : 10,069.68 = 4,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.08/10,069.68 = 4,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.08x = 10,069.68 × 4,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.08x = 46,770,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770,038.52/7,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.30

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