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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.31, 10,014.47 and 4,737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.31, 10,014.47 and 4,737.81 is: 6,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.31 : 10,014.47 = 4,737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.31/10,014.47 = 4,737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.31x = 10,014.47 × 4,737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.31x = 47,446,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,650.19/7,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.57

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