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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.06, 10,006.47 and 4,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.06, 10,006.47 and 4,771.26 is: 6,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.06 : 10,006.47 = 4,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.06/10,006.47 = 4,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.06x = 10,006.47 × 4,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.06x = 47,743,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743,470.05/7,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.07

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