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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.91, 10,082.68 and 4,654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.91, 10,082.68 and 4,654.87 is: 6,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.91 : 10,082.68 = 4,654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.91/10,082.68 = 4,654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.91x = 10,082.68 × 4,654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.91x = 46,933,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933,527.81/7,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.81

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