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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.61, 10,008.48 and 4,735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.61, 10,008.48 and 4,735.91 is: 6,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.61 : 10,008.48 = 4,735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.61/10,008.48 = 4,735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.61x = 10,008.48 × 4,735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.61x = 47,399,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,285.54/7,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.68

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