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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.06, 10,010.61 and 4,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.06, 10,010.61 and 4,774.26 is: 6,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.06 : 10,010.61 = 4,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.06/10,010.61 = 4,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.06x = 10,010.61 × 4,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.06x = 47,793,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793,254.90/7,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.21

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