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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.52, 10,010.16 and 4,896.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.52, 10,010.16 and 4,896.85 is: 6,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.52 : 10,010.16 = 4,896.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.52/10,010.16 = 4,896.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.52x = 10,010.16 × 4,896.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.52x = 49,018,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018,177.46/7,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.72

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