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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.77, 10,016.02 and 4,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.77, 10,016.02 and 4,901.10 is: 6,765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.77 : 10,016.02 = 4,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.77/10,016.02 = 4,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.77x = 10,016.02 × 4,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.77x = 49,089,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,089,515.62/7,255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.58

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