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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.58, 10,001.79 and 4,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.58, 10,001.79 and 4,104.42 is: 5,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.58 : 10,001.79 = 4,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.58/10,001.79 = 4,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.58x = 10,001.79 × 4,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.58x = 41,051,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,051,546.91/7,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.17

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