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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.59, 10,008.77 and 4,734.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.59, 10,008.77 and 4,734.65 is: 6,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.59 : 10,008.77 = 4,734.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.59/10,008.77 = 4,734.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.59x = 10,008.77 × 4,734.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.59x = 47,388,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388,024.23/7,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.35

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