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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.65, 10,303.19 and 4,633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.65, 10,303.19 and 4,633.03 is: 6,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.65 : 10,303.19 = 4,633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.65/10,303.19 = 4,633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.65x = 10,303.19 × 4,633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.65x = 47,734,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,920.12/7,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.51

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