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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.26, 10,006.49 and 4,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.26, 10,006.49 and 4,734.46 is: 6,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.26 : 10,006.49 = 4,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.26/10,006.49 = 4,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.26x = 10,006.49 × 4,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.26x = 47,375,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375,313.47/7,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.59

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