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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.08, 10,327.92 and 4,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.08, 10,327.92 and 4,502.64 is: 6,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.08 : 10,327.92 = 4,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.08/10,327.92 = 4,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.08x = 10,327.92 × 4,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.08x = 46,502,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,905.71/7,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.92

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