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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.26, 10,097.57 and 4,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.26, 10,097.57 and 4,805.64 is: 6,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.26 : 10,097.57 = 4,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.26/10,097.57 = 4,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.26x = 10,097.57 × 4,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.26x = 48,525,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525,298.31/7,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.53

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