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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.68, 10,297.77 and 4,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.68, 10,297.77 and 4,812.64 is: 6,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.68 : 10,297.77 = 4,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.68/10,297.77 = 4,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.68x = 10,297.77 × 4,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.68x = 49,559,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559,459.81/7,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.08

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