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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.16, 10,008.04 and 4,733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.16, 10,008.04 and 4,733.68 is: 6,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.16 : 10,008.04 = 4,733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.16/10,008.04 = 4,733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.16x = 10,008.04 × 4,733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.16x = 47,374,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374,858.79/7,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.42

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