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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.26, 10,004.56 and 4,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.26, 10,004.56 and 4,733.20 is: 6,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.26 : 10,004.56 = 4,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.26/10,004.56 = 4,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.26x = 10,004.56 × 4,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.26x = 47,353,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353,584.06/7,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.50

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