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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.24, 10,097.59 and 4,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.24, 10,097.59 and 4,662.13 is: 6,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.24 : 10,097.59 = 4,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.24/10,097.59 = 4,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.24x = 10,097.59 × 4,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.24x = 47,076,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076,277.27/7,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.37

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