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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.40, 10,263.42 and 4,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.40, 10,263.42 and 4,646.04 is: 6,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.40 : 10,263.42 = 4,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.40/10,263.42 = 4,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.40x = 10,263.42 × 4,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.40x = 47,684,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684,259.86/7,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.53

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