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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.27, 10,272.58 and 4,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.27, 10,272.58 and 4,612.89 is: 6,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.27 : 10,272.58 = 4,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.27/10,272.58 = 4,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.27x = 10,272.58 × 4,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.27x = 47,386,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386,270.02/7,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.76

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