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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.54, 10,001.81 and 4,103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.54, 10,001.81 and 4,103.73 is: 5,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.54 : 10,001.81 = 4,103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.54/10,001.81 = 4,103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.54x = 10,001.81 × 4,103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.54x = 41,044,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,738.01/7,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.26

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