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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.08, 10,272.48 and 4,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.08, 10,272.48 and 4,652.48 is: 6,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.08 : 10,272.48 = 4,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.08/10,272.48 = 4,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.08x = 10,272.48 × 4,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.08x = 47,792,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792,507.75/7,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.48

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