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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.30, 10,010.52 and 4,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.30, 10,010.52 and 4,737.06 is: 6,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.30 : 10,010.52 = 4,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.30/10,010.52 = 4,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.30x = 10,010.52 × 4,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.30x = 47,420,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,433.87/7,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.58

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