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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.16, 10,010.50 and 4,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.16, 10,010.50 and 4,737.35 is: 6,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.16 : 10,010.50 = 4,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.16/10,010.50 = 4,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.16x = 10,010.50 × 4,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.16x = 47,423,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,255.36/7,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.59

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