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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.60, 10,011.24 and 4,737.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.60, 10,011.24 and 4,737.92 is: 6,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.60 : 10,011.24 = 4,737.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.60/10,011.24 = 4,737.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.60x = 10,011.24 × 4,737.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.60x = 47,432,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,454.22/7,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.46

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