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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.86, 10,001.76 and 4,104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.86, 10,001.76 and 4,104.04 is: 5,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.86 : 10,001.76 = 4,104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.86/10,001.76 = 4,104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.86x = 10,001.76 × 4,104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.86x = 41,047,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,623.11/7,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.41

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