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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.63, 10,248.93 and 4,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.63, 10,248.93 and 4,596.89 is: 6,342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.63 : 10,248.93 = 4,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.63/10,248.93 = 4,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.63x = 10,248.93 × 4,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.63x = 47,113,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,113,152.58/7,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.96

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