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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.66, 10,009.91 and 4,730.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.66, 10,009.91 and 4,730.99 is: 6,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.66 : 10,009.91 = 4,730.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.66/10,009.91 = 4,730.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.66x = 10,009.91 × 4,730.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.66x = 47,356,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356,745.89/7,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.67

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