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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.82, 10,011.30 and 5,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.82, 10,011.30 and 5,005.74 is: 6,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.82 : 10,011.30 = 5,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.82/10,011.30 = 5,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.82x = 10,011.30 × 5,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.82x = 50,113,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,964.86/7,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.35

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