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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.16, 10,073.19 and 4,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.16, 10,073.19 and 4,644.96 is: 6,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.16 : 10,073.19 = 4,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.16/10,073.19 = 4,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.16x = 10,073.19 × 4,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.16x = 46,789,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789,564.62/7,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.63

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