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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.18, 10,072.72 and 4,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.18, 10,072.72 and 4,466.36 is: 6,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.18 : 10,072.72 = 4,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.18/10,072.72 = 4,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.18x = 10,072.72 × 4,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.18x = 44,988,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,988,393.70/7,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,163.49

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