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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.05, 10,001.93 and 4,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.05, 10,001.93 and 4,261.74 is: 5,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.05 : 10,001.93 = 4,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.05/10,001.93 = 4,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.05x = 10,001.93 × 4,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.05x = 42,625,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,603.85/7,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.60

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