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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.03, 9,997.90 and 4,893.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.03, 9,997.90 and 4,893.07 is: 6,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.03 : 9,997.90 = 4,893.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.03/9,997.90 = 4,893.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.03x = 9,997.90 × 4,893.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.03x = 48,920,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,920,424.55/7,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.97

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