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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.32, 10,292.87 and 4,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.32, 10,292.87 and 4,625.67 is: 6,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.32 : 10,292.87 = 4,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.32/10,292.87 = 4,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.32x = 10,292.87 × 4,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.32x = 47,611,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,412.24/7,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.81

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