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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.36, 10,003.31 and 4,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.36, 10,003.31 and 4,732.30 is: 6,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.36 : 10,003.31 = 4,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.36/10,003.31 = 4,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.36x = 10,003.31 × 4,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.36x = 47,338,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,663.91/7,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.25

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