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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.77, 10,012.41 and 4,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.77, 10,012.41 and 4,901.72 is: 6,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.77 : 10,012.41 = 4,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.77/10,012.41 = 4,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.77x = 10,012.41 × 4,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.77x = 49,077,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,077,980.28/7,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.93

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