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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.68, 10,002.27 and 4,898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.68, 10,002.27 and 4,898.01 is: 6,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.68 : 10,002.27 = 4,898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.68/10,002.27 = 4,898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.68x = 10,002.27 × 4,898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.68x = 48,991,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991,218.48/7,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.91

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