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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.22, 10,493.64 and 4,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.22, 10,493.64 and 4,246.91 is: 5,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.22 : 10,493.64 = 4,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.22/10,493.64 = 4,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.22x = 10,493.64 × 4,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.22x = 44,565,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,492.18/7,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.63

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