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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.61, 10,011.24 and 4,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.61, 10,011.24 and 4,737.91 is: 6,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.61 : 10,011.24 = 4,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.61/10,011.24 = 4,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.61x = 10,011.24 × 4,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.61x = 47,432,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,354.11/7,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.43

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