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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.78, 10,002.52 and 4,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.78, 10,002.52 and 4,731.73 is: 6,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.78 : 10,002.52 = 4,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.78/10,002.52 = 4,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.78x = 10,002.52 × 4,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.78x = 47,329,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,204.87/7,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.46

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