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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.64, 10,017.23 and 4,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.64, 10,017.23 and 4,901.97 is: 6,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.64 : 10,017.23 = 4,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.64/10,017.23 = 4,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.64x = 10,017.23 × 4,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.64x = 49,104,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,104,160.94/7,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.79

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