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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.25, 10,139.36 and 4,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.25, 10,139.36 and 4,663.28 is: 6,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.25 : 10,139.36 = 4,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.25/10,139.36 = 4,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.25x = 10,139.36 × 4,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.25x = 47,282,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,676.73/7,351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.93

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