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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.66, 10,003.74 and 4,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.66, 10,003.74 and 4,264.45 is: 5,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.66 : 10,003.74 = 4,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.66/10,003.74 = 4,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.66x = 10,003.74 × 4,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.66x = 42,660,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660,450.25/7,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.10

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