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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.46, 10,299.23 and 4,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.46, 10,299.23 and 4,631.88 is: 6,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.46 : 10,299.23 = 4,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.46/10,299.23 = 4,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.46x = 10,299.23 × 4,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.46x = 47,704,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,797.45/7,465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.07

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