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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.27, 10,096.37 and 4,628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.27, 10,096.37 and 4,628.04 is: 6,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.27 : 10,096.37 = 4,628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.27/10,096.37 = 4,628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.27x = 10,096.37 × 4,628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.27x = 46,726,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726,381.07/7,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.26

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