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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.16, 10,071.81 and 4,643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.16, 10,071.81 and 4,643.96 is: 6,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.16 : 10,071.81 = 4,643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.16/10,071.81 = 4,643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.16x = 10,071.81 × 4,643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.16x = 46,773,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,032.41/7,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.25

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