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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.31, 10,301.46 and 4,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.31, 10,301.46 and 4,632.33 is: 6,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.31 : 10,301.46 = 4,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.31/10,301.46 = 4,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.31x = 10,301.46 × 4,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.31x = 47,719,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719,762.20/7,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.34

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